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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.32, 10,367.36 and 4,199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.32, 10,367.36 and 4,199.68 is: 5,795.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.32 : 10,367.36 = 4,199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.32/10,367.36 = 4,199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.32x = 10,367.36 × 4,199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.32x = 43,539,594.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,539,594.44/7,512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,795.76

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