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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,550.78, 10,419.32 and 4,408.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,550.78, 10,419.32 and 4,408.79 is: 6,083.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,550.78 : 10,419.32 = 4,408.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,550.78/10,419.32 = 4,408.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,550.78x = 10,419.32 × 4,408.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,550.78x = 45,936,571.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,936,571.78/7,550.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,083.69

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