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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,554.62, 10,426.08 and 4,571.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,554.62, 10,426.08 and 4,571.19 is: 6,308.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,554.62 : 10,426.08 = 4,571.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,554.62/10,426.08 = 4,571.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,554.62x = 10,426.08 × 4,571.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,554.62x = 47,659,592.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,659,592.64/7,554.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,308.67

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