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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,563.16, 10,437.42 and 4,419.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,563.16, 10,437.42 and 4,419.28 is: 6,098.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,563.16 : 10,437.42 = 4,419.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,563.16/10,437.42 = 4,419.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,563.16x = 10,437.42 × 4,419.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,563.16x = 46,125,881.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,125,881.46/7,563.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,098.76

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