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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.23, 10,366.74 and 4,529.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.23, 10,366.74 and 4,529.70 is: 6,250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.23 : 10,366.74 = 4,529.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.23/10,366.74 = 4,529.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.23x = 10,366.74 × 4,529.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.23x = 46,958,222.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,958,222.18/7,512.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,250.91

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