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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.32, 10,477.42 and 4,235.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.32, 10,477.42 and 4,235.35 is: 5,844.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.32 : 10,477.42 = 4,235.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.32/10,477.42 = 4,235.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.32x = 10,477.42 × 4,235.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.32x = 44,375,540.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,375,540.80/7,592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,844.79

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