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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.93, 10,477.73 and 4,760.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.93, 10,477.73 and 4,760.19 is: 6,568.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.93 : 10,477.73 = 4,760.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.93/10,477.73 = 4,760.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.93x = 10,477.73 × 4,760.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.93x = 49,875,997.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,875,997.47/7,592.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,568.74

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