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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,586.92, 10,466.04 and 4,441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,586.92, 10,466.04 and 4,441 is: 6,126.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,586.92 : 10,466.04 = 4,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,586.92/10,466.04 = 4,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,586.92x = 10,466.04 × 4,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,586.92x = 46,479,683.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,479,683.64/7,586.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,126.29

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