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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,581.24, 10,462.02 and 4,224.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,581.24, 10,462.02 and 4,224.06 is: 5,829.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,581.24 : 10,462.02 = 4,224.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,581.24/10,462.02 = 4,224.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,581.24x = 10,462.02 × 4,224.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,581.24x = 44,192,200.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,192,200.20/7,581.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,829.15

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