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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,580.25, 10,460.64 and 4,436.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,580.25, 10,460.64 and 4,436.43 is: 6,122.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,580.25 : 10,460.64 = 4,436.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,580.25/10,460.64 = 4,436.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,580.25x = 10,460.64 × 4,436.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,580.25x = 46,407,897.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,407,897.12/7,580.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,122.21

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