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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,572.58, 10,449.98 and 4,215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,572.58, 10,449.98 and 4,215.32 is: 5,817.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,572.58 : 10,449.98 = 4,215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,572.58/10,449.98 = 4,215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,572.58x = 10,449.98 × 4,215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,572.58x = 44,049,936.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,049,936.37/7,572.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,817.04

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