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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,552.63, 10,422.86 and 4,569.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,552.63, 10,422.86 and 4,569.01 is: 6,305.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,552.63 : 10,422.86 = 4,569.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,552.63/10,422.86 = 4,569.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,552.63x = 10,422.86 × 4,569.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,552.63x = 47,622,128.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,622,128.72/7,552.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,305.37

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