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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,581.59, 10,462.49 and 4,224.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,581.59, 10,462.49 and 4,224.55 is: 5,829.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,581.59 : 10,462.49 = 4,224.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,581.59/10,462.49 = 4,224.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,581.59x = 10,462.49 × 4,224.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,581.59x = 44,199,324.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,199,324.07/7,581.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,829.82

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