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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,357.52, 10,150.43 and 4,523.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,357.52, 10,150.43 and 4,523.99 is: 6,241.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,357.52 : 10,150.43 = 4,523.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,357.52/10,150.43 = 4,523.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,357.52x = 10,150.43 × 4,523.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,357.52x = 45,920,443.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,920,443.82/7,357.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,241.29

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