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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.46, 10,477.32 and 4,235.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.46, 10,477.32 and 4,235.43 is: 5,844.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.46 : 10,477.32 = 4,235.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.46/10,477.32 = 4,235.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.46x = 10,477.32 × 4,235.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.46x = 44,375,955.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,375,955.45/7,592.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,844.74

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