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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,509.99, 10,363.62 and 4,152.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,509.99, 10,363.62 and 4,152.95 is: 5,730.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,509.99 : 10,363.62 = 4,152.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,509.99/10,363.62 = 4,152.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,509.99x = 10,363.62 × 4,152.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,509.99x = 43,039,595.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,039,595.68/7,509.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,730.98

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