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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,585.96, 10,468.68 and 4,399.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,585.96, 10,468.68 and 4,399.91 is: 6,071.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,585.96 : 10,468.68 = 4,399.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,585.96/10,468.68 = 4,399.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,585.96x = 10,468.68 × 4,399.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,585.96x = 46,061,249.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,061,249.82/7,585.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,071.91

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