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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,580.54, 10,460.81 and 4,223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,580.54, 10,460.81 and 4,223.34 is: 5,828.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,580.54 : 10,460.81 = 4,223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,580.54/10,460.81 = 4,223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,580.54x = 10,460.81 × 4,223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,580.54x = 44,179,567.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,179,567.86/7,580.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,828.02

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