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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.06, 10,368.36 and 4,368.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.06, 10,368.36 and 4,368.72 is: 6,029.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.06 : 10,368.36 = 4,368.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.06/10,368.36 = 4,368.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.06x = 10,368.36 × 4,368.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.06x = 45,296,461.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,296,461.70/7,512.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,029.83

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