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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.33, 10,477.49 and 4,235.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.33, 10,477.49 and 4,235.42 is: 5,844.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.33 : 10,477.49 = 4,235.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.33/10,477.49 = 4,235.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.33x = 10,477.49 × 4,235.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.33x = 44,376,575.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,376,575.71/7,592.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,844.92

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