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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,577.97, 10,457.62 and 4,391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,577.97, 10,457.62 and 4,391.88 is: 6,060.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,577.97 : 10,457.62 = 4,391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,577.97/10,457.62 = 4,391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,577.97x = 10,457.62 × 4,391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,577.97x = 45,928,641.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,928,641.64/7,577.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.81

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