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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.94, 10,474.83 and 4,447.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.94, 10,474.83 and 4,447.80 is: 6,135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.94 : 10,474.83 = 4,447.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.94/10,474.83 = 4,447.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.94x = 10,474.83 × 4,447.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.94x = 46,589,948.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,589,948.87/7,592.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,135.96

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