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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512, 10,367.22 and 4,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512, 10,367.22 and 4,368 is: 6,028.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512 : 10,367.22 = 4,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512/10,367.22 = 4,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512x = 10,367.22 × 4,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512x = 45,284,016.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,284,016.96/7,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,028.22

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