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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.16, 10,366.14 and 4,368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.16, 10,366.14 and 4,368.52 is: 6,028.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.16 : 10,366.14 = 4,368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.16/10,366.14 = 4,368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.16x = 10,366.14 × 4,368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.16x = 45,284,689.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,284,689.91/7,512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,028.18

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