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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.88, 10,450.08 and 4,428

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.88, 10,450.08 and 4,428 is: 6,111.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.88 : 10,450.08 = 4,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.88/10,450.08 = 4,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.88x = 10,450.08 × 4,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.88x = 46,272,954.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,272,954.24/7,571.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,111.16

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