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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.40, 10,366.92 and 4,369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.40, 10,366.92 and 4,369.12 is: 6,029.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.40 : 10,366.92 = 4,369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.40/10,366.92 = 4,369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.40x = 10,366.92 × 4,369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.40x = 45,294,317.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,294,317.51/7,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,029.27

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