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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.88, 10,449.27 and 4,429.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.88, 10,449.27 and 4,429.89 is: 6,113.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.88 : 10,449.27 = 4,429.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.88/10,449.27 = 4,429.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.88x = 10,449.27 × 4,429.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.88x = 46,289,116.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,289,116.68/7,571.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,113.29

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