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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,672.59, 10,588.49 and 4,487.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,672.59, 10,588.49 and 4,487.94 is: 6,193.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,672.59 : 10,588.49 = 4,487.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,672.59/10,588.49 = 4,487.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,672.59x = 10,588.49 × 4,487.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,672.59x = 47,520,485.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,520,485.37/7,672.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,193.54

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