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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,589.70, 10,471.68 and 4,445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,589.70, 10,471.68 and 4,445.28 is: 6,133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,589.70 : 10,471.68 = 4,445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,589.70/10,471.68 = 4,445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,589.70x = 10,471.68 × 4,445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,589.70x = 46,549,549.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,549,549.67/7,589.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,133.25

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