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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,562.15, 10,437.93 and 4,377.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,562.15, 10,437.93 and 4,377.59 is: 6,042.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,562.15 : 10,437.93 = 4,377.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,562.15/10,437.93 = 4,377.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,562.15x = 10,437.93 × 4,377.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,562.15x = 45,693,004.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,693,004.08/7,562.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,042.33

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