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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.63, 10,356.05 and 4,358.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.63, 10,356.05 and 4,358.21 is: 6,015.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.63 : 10,356.05 = 4,358.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.63/10,356.05 = 4,358.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.63x = 10,356.05 × 4,358.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.63x = 45,133,799.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,133,799.79/7,502.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,015.73

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