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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.29, 10,367.87 and 4,368.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.29, 10,367.87 and 4,368.48 is: 6,029.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.29 : 10,367.87 = 4,368.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.29/10,367.87 = 4,368.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.29x = 10,367.87 × 4,368.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.29x = 45,291,832.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,291,832.74/7,512.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,029.03

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