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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,563.63, 10,436.28 and 4,419.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,563.63, 10,436.28 and 4,419.21 is: 6,097.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,563.63 : 10,436.28 = 4,419.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,563.63/10,436.28 = 4,419.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,563.63x = 10,436.28 × 4,419.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,563.63x = 46,120,112.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,120,112.94/7,563.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,097.62

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