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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.55, 10,473.72 and 6,177.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.55, 10,473.72 and 6,177.81 is: 8,522.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.55 : 10,473.72 = 6,177.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.55/10,473.72 = 6,177.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.55x = 10,473.72 × 6,177.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.55x = 64,704,652.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,704,652.15/7,592.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,522.12

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