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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,499.28, 10,350.27 and 4,357.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,499.28, 10,350.27 and 4,357.29 is: 6,013.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,499.28 : 10,350.27 = 4,357.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,499.28/10,350.27 = 4,357.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,499.28x = 10,350.27 × 4,357.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,499.28x = 45,099,127.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,099,127.97/7,499.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,013.79

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