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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,587.59, 10,470.96 and 4,401.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,587.59, 10,470.96 and 4,401.05 is: 6,073.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,587.59 : 10,470.96 = 4,401.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,587.59/10,470.96 = 4,401.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,587.59x = 10,470.96 × 4,401.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,587.59x = 46,083,166.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,083,166.15/7,587.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,073.50

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