Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,590.56, 10,476 and 4,448
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,590.56, 10,476 and 4,448 is: 6,138.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,590.56 : 10,476 = 4,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,590.56/10,476 = 4,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,590.56x = 10,476 × 4,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,590.56x = 46,597,248 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,597,248/7,590.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,138.84
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