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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.64, 10,425.12 and 5,870.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.64, 10,425.12 and 5,870.40 is: 8,111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.64 : 10,425.12 = 5,870.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.64/10,425.12 = 5,870.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.64x = 10,425.12 × 5,870.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.64x = 61,199,624.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,199,624.45/7,544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,111.67

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