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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.40, 11,381.85 and 4,084.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.40, 11,381.85 and 4,084.29 is: 6,122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.40 : 11,381.85 = 4,084.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.40/11,381.85 = 4,084.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.40x = 11,381.85 × 4,084.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.40x = 46,486,776.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,486,776.14/7,592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,122.80

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