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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,591.48, 10,476.48 and 4,234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,591.48, 10,476.48 and 4,234.12 is: 5,843.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,591.48 : 10,476.48 = 4,234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,591.48/10,476.48 = 4,234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,591.48x = 10,476.48 × 4,234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,591.48x = 44,358,673.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,358,673.50/7,591.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,843.22

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