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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,549.32, 10,419.30 and 4,362.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,549.32, 10,419.30 and 4,362.78 is: 6,021.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,549.32 : 10,419.30 = 4,362.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,549.32/10,419.30 = 4,362.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,549.32x = 10,419.30 × 4,362.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,549.32x = 45,457,113.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,457,113.65/7,549.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.35

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