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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.41, 10,466.58 and 6,172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.41, 10,466.58 and 6,172.14 is: 8,513.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.41 : 10,466.58 = 6,172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.41/10,466.58 = 6,172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.41x = 10,466.58 × 6,172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.41x = 64,601,197.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,601,197.08/7,588.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,513.14

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