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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,562.62, 10,436.46 and 4,577.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,562.62, 10,436.46 and 4,577.71 is: 6,317.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,562.62 : 10,436.46 = 4,577.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,562.62/10,436.46 = 4,577.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,562.62x = 10,436.46 × 4,577.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,562.62x = 47,775,087.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,775,087.31/7,562.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,317.27

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