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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,581.68, 10,462.92 and 4,437.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,581.68, 10,462.92 and 4,437.92 is: 6,124.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,581.68 : 10,462.92 = 4,437.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,581.68/10,462.92 = 4,437.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,581.68x = 10,462.92 × 4,437.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,581.68x = 46,433,601.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,433,601.93/7,581.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,124.45

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