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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,605.57, 10,492.44 and 4,771.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,605.57, 10,492.44 and 4,771.02 is: 6,581.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,605.57 : 10,492.44 = 4,771.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,605.57/10,492.44 = 4,771.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,605.57x = 10,492.44 × 4,771.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,605.57x = 50,059,641.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,059,641.09/7,605.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,581.97

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