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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.57, 10,477.96 and 4,235.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.57, 10,477.96 and 4,235.83 is: 5,845.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.57 : 10,477.96 = 4,235.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.57/10,477.96 = 4,235.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.57x = 10,477.96 × 4,235.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.57x = 44,382,820.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,382,820.52/7,592.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,845.56

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