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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,558.31, 10,430.88 and 4,371.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,558.31, 10,430.88 and 4,371.77 is: 6,033.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,558.31 : 10,430.88 = 4,371.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,558.31/10,430.88 = 4,371.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,558.31x = 10,430.88 × 4,371.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,558.31x = 45,601,417.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,601,417.94/7,558.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.28

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