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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,581.24, 10,460.34 and 4,436.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,581.24, 10,460.34 and 4,436.28 is: 6,121.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,581.24 : 10,460.34 = 4,436.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,581.24/10,460.34 = 4,436.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,581.24x = 10,460.34 × 4,436.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,581.24x = 46,404,997.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,404,997.14/7,581.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,121.03

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