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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,569.63, 10,445.93 and 4,212.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,569.63, 10,445.93 and 4,212.37 is: 5,812.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,569.63 : 10,445.93 = 4,212.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,569.63/10,445.93 = 4,212.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,569.63x = 10,445.93 × 4,212.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,569.63x = 44,002,122.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,002,122.15/7,569.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,812.98

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