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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.22, 10,476.72 and 4,235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.22, 10,476.72 and 4,235.31 is: 5,844.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.22 : 10,476.72 = 4,235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.22/10,476.72 = 4,235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.22x = 10,476.72 × 4,235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.22x = 44,372,156.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,372,156.98/7,592.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,844.42

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