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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,591.27, 10,476.86 and 4,447.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,591.27, 10,476.86 and 4,447.46 is: 6,138.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,591.27 : 10,476.86 = 4,447.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,591.27/10,476.86 = 4,447.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,591.27x = 10,476.86 × 4,447.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,591.27x = 46,595,374.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,595,374.51/7,591.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,138.02

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