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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,552.89, 10,423.08 and 4,568.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,552.89, 10,423.08 and 4,568.18 is: 6,304.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,552.89 : 10,423.08 = 4,568.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,552.89/10,423.08 = 4,568.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,552.89x = 10,423.08 × 4,568.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,552.89x = 47,614,453.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,614,453.48/7,552.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,304.14

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