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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,556.28, 10,427.36 and 4,369.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,556.28, 10,427.36 and 4,369.06 is: 6,029.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,556.28 : 10,427.36 = 4,369.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,556.28/10,427.36 = 4,369.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,556.28x = 10,427.36 × 4,369.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,556.28x = 45,557,761.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,557,761.48/7,556.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,029.13

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