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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,565.92, 10,439.25 and 4,581.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,565.92, 10,439.25 and 4,581.12 is: 6,320.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,565.92 : 10,439.25 = 4,581.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,565.92/10,439.25 = 4,581.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,565.92x = 10,439.25 × 4,581.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,565.92x = 47,823,517.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,823,517.58/7,565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,320.91

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