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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,565.07, 10,439.46 and 4,377.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,565.07, 10,439.46 and 4,377.86 is: 6,041.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,565.07 : 10,439.46 = 4,377.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,565.07/10,439.46 = 4,377.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,565.07x = 10,439.46 × 4,377.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,565.07x = 45,702,442.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,702,442.16/7,565.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.25

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