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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,567.96, 10,442.28 and 4,423.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,567.96, 10,442.28 and 4,423.54 is: 6,103.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,567.96 : 10,442.28 = 4,423.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,567.96/10,442.28 = 4,423.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,567.96x = 10,442.28 × 4,423.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,567.96x = 46,191,843.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,191,843.27/7,567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,103.61

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