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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,656.72, 10,563.84 and 4,469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,656.72, 10,563.84 and 4,469.28 is: 6,166.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,656.72 : 10,563.84 = 4,469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,656.72/10,563.84 = 4,469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,656.72x = 10,563.84 × 4,469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,656.72x = 47,212,758.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,212,758.84/7,656.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,166.19

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