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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,507.44, 10,359.98 and 4,150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,507.44, 10,359.98 and 4,150.52 is: 5,727.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,507.44 : 10,359.98 = 4,150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,507.44/10,359.98 = 4,150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,507.44x = 10,359.98 × 4,150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,507.44x = 42,999,304.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,999,304.19/7,507.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,727.56

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