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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.72, 10,472.10 and 4,444.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.72, 10,472.10 and 4,444.84 is: 6,133.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.72 : 10,472.10 = 4,444.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.72/10,472.10 = 4,444.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.72x = 10,472.10 × 4,444.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.72x = 46,546,808.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,546,808.96/7,588.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,133.68

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