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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,568.62, 10,444.36 and 4,211.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,568.62, 10,444.36 and 4,211.17 is: 5,811.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,568.62 : 10,444.36 = 4,211.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,568.62/10,444.36 = 4,211.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,568.62x = 10,444.36 × 4,211.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,568.62x = 43,982,975.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,982,975.50/7,568.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,811.23

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