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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,563.42, 10,436.85 and 4,419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,563.42, 10,436.85 and 4,419 is: 6,097.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,563.42 : 10,436.85 = 4,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,563.42/10,436.85 = 4,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,563.42x = 10,436.85 × 4,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,563.42x = 46,120,440.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,120,440.15/7,563.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,097.83

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