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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,499.68, 10,352.32 and 4,515.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,499.68, 10,352.32 and 4,515.64 is: 6,233.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,499.68 : 10,352.32 = 4,515.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,499.68/10,352.32 = 4,515.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,499.68x = 10,352.32 × 4,515.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,499.68x = 46,747,350.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,747,350.28/7,499.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,233.25

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