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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,581.71, 10,462.47 and 4,437.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,581.71, 10,462.47 and 4,437.83 is: 6,124.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,581.71 : 10,462.47 = 4,437.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,581.71/10,462.47 = 4,437.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,581.71x = 10,462.47 × 4,437.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,581.71x = 46,430,610.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,430,610.93/7,581.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,124.03

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