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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,550.79, 10,420.95 and 4,364.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,550.79, 10,420.95 and 4,364.46 is: 6,023.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,550.79 : 10,420.95 = 4,364.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,550.79/10,420.95 = 4,364.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,550.79x = 10,420.95 × 4,364.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,550.79x = 45,481,819.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,481,819.44/7,550.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.45

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