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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.22, 10,449.80 and 4,385.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.22, 10,449.80 and 4,385.04 is: 6,052.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.22 : 10,449.80 = 4,385.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.22/10,449.80 = 4,385.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.22x = 10,449.80 × 4,385.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.22x = 45,822,795.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,822,795.19/7,571.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.23

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