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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.46, 10,445.72 and 4,737.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.46, 10,445.72 and 4,737.68 is: 6,536.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.46 : 10,445.72 = 4,737.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.46/10,445.72 = 4,737.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.46x = 10,445.72 × 4,737.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.46x = 49,488,478.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,488,478.73/7,571.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,536.19

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