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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.79, 10,152.74 and 4,524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.79, 10,152.74 and 4,524.32 is: 6,243.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.79 : 10,152.74 = 4,524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.79/10,152.74 = 4,524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.79x = 10,152.74 × 4,524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.79x = 45,934,281.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,934,281.33/7,356.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,243.79

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