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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.52, 10,112.72 and 4,534.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.52, 10,112.72 and 4,534.88 is: 6,261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.52 : 10,112.72 = 4,534.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.52/10,112.72 = 4,534.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.52x = 10,112.72 × 4,534.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.52x = 45,859,898.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,859,898.44/7,324.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,261.15

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