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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.56, 10,478.76 and 4,450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.56, 10,478.76 and 4,450 is: 6,141.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.56 : 10,478.76 = 4,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.56/10,478.76 = 4,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.56x = 10,478.76 × 4,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.56x = 46,630,482
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,630,482/7,592.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,141.60

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