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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.29, 10,477.37 and 4,235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.29, 10,477.37 and 4,235.14 is: 5,844.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.29 : 10,477.37 = 4,235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.29/10,477.37 = 4,235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.29x = 10,477.37 × 4,235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.29x = 44,373,128.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,373,128.78/7,592.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,844.50

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