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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.82, 10,353.90 and 4,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.82, 10,353.90 and 4,359 is: 6,015.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.82 : 10,353.90 = 4,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.82/10,353.90 = 4,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.82x = 10,353.90 × 4,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.82x = 45,132,650.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,132,650.10/7,502.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,015.42

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