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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.89, 11,391.95 and 4,637.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.89, 11,391.95 and 4,637.27 is: 6,957.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.89 : 11,391.95 = 4,637.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.89/11,391.95 = 4,637.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.89x = 11,391.95 × 4,637.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.89x = 52,827,547.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,827,547.98/7,592.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,957.50

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