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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,565.76, 11,334.33 and 4,281.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,565.76, 11,334.33 and 4,281.21 is: 6,413.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,565.76 : 11,334.33 = 4,281.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,565.76/11,334.33 = 4,281.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,565.76x = 11,334.33 × 4,281.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,565.76x = 48,524,646.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,524,646.94/7,565.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,413.72

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