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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.16, 10,447.98 and 4,383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.16, 10,447.98 and 4,383.96 is: 6,049.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.16 : 10,447.98 = 4,383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.16/10,447.98 = 4,383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.16x = 10,447.98 × 4,383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.16x = 45,803,526.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,803,526.40/7,571.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.74

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