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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,581.38, 10,462.37 and 4,437.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,581.38, 10,462.37 and 4,437.63 is: 6,123.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,581.38 : 10,462.37 = 4,437.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,581.38/10,462.37 = 4,437.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,581.38x = 10,462.37 × 4,437.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,581.38x = 46,428,104.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,428,104.79/7,581.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,123.97

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