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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,565.22, 10,440.97 and 4,581.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,565.22, 10,440.97 and 4,581.18 is: 6,322.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,565.22 : 10,440.97 = 4,581.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,565.22/10,440.97 = 4,581.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,565.22x = 10,440.97 × 4,581.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,565.22x = 47,831,951.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,831,951.49/7,565.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,322.61

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