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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,501.38, 10,352.82 and 4,357.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,501.38, 10,352.82 and 4,357.58 is: 6,013.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,501.38 : 10,352.82 = 4,357.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,501.38/10,352.82 = 4,357.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,501.38x = 10,352.82 × 4,357.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,501.38x = 45,113,241.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,113,241.38/7,501.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,013.99

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