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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,580.39, 10,462.37 and 4,595.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,580.39, 10,462.37 and 4,595.74 is: 6,342.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,580.39 : 10,462.37 = 4,595.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,580.39/10,462.37 = 4,595.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,580.39x = 10,462.37 × 4,595.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,580.39x = 48,082,283.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,082,283.17/7,580.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,342.99

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