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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.64, 10,475.04 and 4,447.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.64, 10,475.04 and 4,447.68 is: 6,136.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.64 : 10,475.04 = 4,447.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.64/10,475.04 = 4,447.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.64x = 10,475.04 × 4,447.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.64x = 46,589,625.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,589,625.91/7,592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,136.16

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