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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.81, 10,473.59 and 4,446.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.81, 10,473.59 and 4,446.25 is: 6,136.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.81 : 10,473.59 = 4,446.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.81/10,473.59 = 4,446.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.81x = 10,473.59 × 4,446.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.81x = 46,568,177.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,568,177.31/7,588.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,136.43

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