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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.35, 10,367.90 and 4,368.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.35, 10,367.90 and 4,368.53 is: 6,029.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.35 : 10,367.90 = 4,368.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.35/10,367.90 = 4,368.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.35x = 10,367.90 × 4,368.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.35x = 45,292,502.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,292,502.65/7,512.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,029.08

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