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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.59, 10,477.79 and 4,235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.59, 10,477.79 and 4,235.32 is: 5,844.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.59 : 10,477.79 = 4,235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.59/10,477.79 = 4,235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.59x = 10,477.79 × 4,235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.59x = 44,376,793.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,376,793.54/7,592.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,844.75

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