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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,550.76, 10,419.78 and 4,565.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,550.76, 10,419.78 and 4,565.49 is: 6,300.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,550.76 : 10,419.78 = 4,565.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,550.76/10,419.78 = 4,565.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,550.76x = 10,419.78 × 4,565.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,550.76x = 47,571,401.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,571,401.39/7,550.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,300.21

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