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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,570.87, 10,447.72 and 4,213.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,570.87, 10,447.72 and 4,213.63 is: 5,814.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,570.87 : 10,447.72 = 4,213.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,570.87/10,447.72 = 4,213.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,570.87x = 10,447.72 × 4,213.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,570.87x = 44,022,828.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,022,828.95/7,570.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,814.77

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