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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,590.88, 10,476.50 and 4,447.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,590.88, 10,476.50 and 4,447.14 is: 6,137.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,590.88 : 10,476.50 = 4,447.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,590.88/10,476.50 = 4,447.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,590.88x = 10,476.50 × 4,447.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,590.88x = 46,590,462.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,590,462.21/7,590.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,137.69

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