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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.58, 10,472.31 and 4,402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.58, 10,472.31 and 4,402.08 is: 6,074.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.58 : 10,472.31 = 4,402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.58/10,472.31 = 4,402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.58x = 10,472.31 × 4,402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.58x = 46,099,946.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,099,946.40/7,588.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,074.91

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