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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.08, 10,365.72 and 4,323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.08, 10,365.72 and 4,323.92 is: 5,966.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.08 : 10,365.72 = 4,323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.08/10,365.72 = 4,323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.08x = 10,365.72 × 4,323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.08x = 44,820,544.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,820,544.02/7,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,966.46

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