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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,603.42, 10,492.18 and 4,459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,603.42, 10,492.18 and 4,459 is: 6,153.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,603.42 : 10,492.18 = 4,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,603.42/10,492.18 = 4,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,603.42x = 10,492.18 × 4,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,603.42x = 46,784,630.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,784,630.62/7,603.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,153.10

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