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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,557.16, 10,429.38 and 4,371.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,557.16, 10,429.38 and 4,371.10 is: 6,032.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,557.16 : 10,429.38 = 4,371.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,557.16/10,429.38 = 4,371.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,557.16x = 10,429.38 × 4,371.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,557.16x = 45,587,862.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,587,862.92/7,557.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,032.41

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