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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,563.66, 10,436.31 and 4,376.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,563.66, 10,436.31 and 4,376.22 is: 6,038.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,563.66 : 10,436.31 = 4,376.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,563.66/10,436.31 = 4,376.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,563.66x = 10,436.31 × 4,376.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,563.66x = 45,671,588.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,671,588.55/7,563.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,038.29

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