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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,388.62, 10,193.22 and 4,592.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,388.62, 10,193.22 and 4,592.50 is: 6,335.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,388.62 : 10,193.22 = 4,592.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,388.62/10,193.22 = 4,592.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,388.62x = 10,193.22 × 4,592.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,388.62x = 46,812,362.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,812,362.85/7,388.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,335.74

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