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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,588.92, 10,472.76 and 4,445.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,588.92, 10,472.76 and 4,445.13 is: 6,134.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,588.92 : 10,472.76 = 4,445.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,588.92/10,472.76 = 4,445.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,588.92x = 10,472.76 × 4,445.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,588.92x = 46,552,779.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,552,779.66/7,588.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,134.31

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