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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,599.97, 10,492.83 and 4,771.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,599.97, 10,492.83 and 4,771.24 is: 6,587.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,599.97 : 10,492.83 = 4,771.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,599.97/10,492.83 = 4,771.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,599.97x = 10,492.83 × 4,771.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,599.97x = 50,063,810.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,063,810.21/7,599.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,587.37

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