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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,558.41, 10,431.23 and 4,372.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,558.41, 10,431.23 and 4,372.81 is: 6,034.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,558.41 : 10,431.23 = 4,372.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,558.41/10,431.23 = 4,372.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,558.41x = 10,431.23 × 4,372.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,558.41x = 45,613,792.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,613,792.85/7,558.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.84

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