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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,577.32, 10,458.18 and 4,221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,577.32, 10,458.18 and 4,221.16 is: 5,826.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,577.32 : 10,458.18 = 4,221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,577.32/10,458.18 = 4,221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,577.32x = 10,458.18 × 4,221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,577.32x = 44,145,651.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,145,651.09/7,577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,826.02

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