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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,505.76, 10,358.60 and 4,362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,505.76, 10,358.60 and 4,362.96 is: 6,021.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,505.76 : 10,358.60 = 4,362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,505.76/10,358.60 = 4,362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,505.76x = 10,358.60 × 4,362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,505.76x = 45,194,157.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,194,157.46/7,505.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.26

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