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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,581.96, 10,461.72 and 4,224.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,581.96, 10,461.72 and 4,224.69 is: 5,829.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,581.96 : 10,461.72 = 4,224.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,581.96/10,461.72 = 4,224.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,581.96x = 10,461.72 × 4,224.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,581.96x = 44,197,523.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,197,523.87/7,581.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,829.30

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