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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,581.22, 10,462.10 and 4,395.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,581.22, 10,462.10 and 4,395.13 is: 6,065.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,581.22 : 10,462.10 = 4,395.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,581.22/10,462.10 = 4,395.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,581.22x = 10,462.10 × 4,395.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,581.22x = 45,982,289.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,982,289.57/7,581.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,065.29

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