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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.57, 10,197.86 and 4,593.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.57, 10,197.86 and 4,593.21 is: 6,336.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.57 : 10,197.86 = 4,593.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.57/10,197.86 = 4,593.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.57x = 10,197.86 × 4,593.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.57x = 46,840,889.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,840,889.56/7,392.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,336.21

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