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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,566.97, 10,435.24 and 4,541.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,566.97, 10,435.24 and 4,541.62 is: 6,263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,566.97 : 10,435.24 = 4,541.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,566.97/10,435.24 = 4,541.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,566.97x = 10,435.24 × 4,541.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,566.97x = 47,392,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,392,894.69/7,566.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,263.13

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