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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,563.52, 10,438.58 and 4,580.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,563.52, 10,438.58 and 4,580.39 is: 6,321.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,563.52 : 10,438.58 = 4,580.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,563.52/10,438.58 = 4,580.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,563.52x = 10,438.58 × 4,580.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,563.52x = 47,812,692.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,812,692.35/7,563.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,321.49

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