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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,583.96, 10,462.48 and 4,438.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,583.96, 10,462.48 and 4,438.76 is: 6,123.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,583.96 : 10,462.48 = 4,438.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,583.96/10,462.48 = 4,438.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,583.96x = 10,462.48 × 4,438.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,583.96x = 46,440,437.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,440,437.72/7,583.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,123.51

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