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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,567.03, 10,442.85 and 6,305.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,567.03, 10,442.85 and 6,305.98 is: 8,702.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,567.03 : 10,442.85 = 6,305.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,567.03/10,442.85 = 6,305.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,567.03x = 10,442.85 × 6,305.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,567.03x = 65,852,358.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,852,358.66/7,567.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,702.53

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