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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,569.78, 10,445.82 and 4,212.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,569.78, 10,445.82 and 4,212.42 is: 5,812.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,569.78 : 10,445.82 = 4,212.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,569.78/10,445.82 = 4,212.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,569.78x = 10,445.82 × 4,212.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,569.78x = 44,002,181.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,002,181.08/7,569.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,812.87

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