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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,581.23, 10,460.70 and 4,223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,581.23, 10,460.70 and 4,223.96 is: 5,828.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,581.23 : 10,460.70 = 4,223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,581.23/10,460.70 = 4,223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,581.23x = 10,460.70 × 4,223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,581.23x = 44,185,578.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,185,578.37/7,581.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,828.29

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