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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,566.59, 10,437.57 and 4,540.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,566.59, 10,437.57 and 4,540.90 is: 6,263.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,566.59 : 10,437.57 = 4,540.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,566.59/10,437.57 = 4,540.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,566.59x = 10,437.57 × 4,540.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,566.59x = 47,395,946.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,395,946.80/7,566.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,263.85

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