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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,571.68, 10,441.80 and 6,003.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,571.68, 10,441.80 and 6,003.52 is: 8,279.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,571.68 : 10,441.80 = 6,003.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,571.68/10,441.80 = 6,003.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,571.68x = 10,441.80 × 6,003.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,571.68x = 62,687,555.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,687,555.14/7,571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,279.21

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