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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,586.33, 10,460.68 and 6,219.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,586.33, 10,460.68 and 6,219.45 is: 8,575.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,586.33 : 10,460.68 = 6,219.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,586.33/10,460.68 = 6,219.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,586.33x = 10,460.68 × 6,219.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,586.33x = 65,059,660.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,059,660.68/7,586.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,575.91

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