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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,508.64, 10,362.32 and 4,525.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,508.64, 10,362.32 and 4,525.68 is: 6,245.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,508.64 : 10,362.32 = 4,525.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,508.64/10,362.32 = 4,525.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,508.64x = 10,362.32 × 4,525.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,508.64x = 46,896,544.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,896,544.38/7,508.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,245.68

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