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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.52, 10,023.12 and 4,572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.52, 10,023.12 and 4,572 is: 6,312.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.52 : 10,023.12 = 4,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.52/10,023.12 = 4,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.52x = 10,023.12 × 4,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.52x = 45,825,704.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,825,704.64/7,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,312.50

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