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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,602.53, 10,493.22 and 4,459.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,602.53, 10,493.22 and 4,459.73 is: 6,155.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,602.53 : 10,493.22 = 4,459.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,602.53/10,493.22 = 4,459.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,602.53x = 10,493.22 × 4,459.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,602.53x = 46,796,875.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,796,875.56/7,602.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.44

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