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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.64, 10,367.92 and 4,528.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.64, 10,367.92 and 4,528.32 is: 6,249.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.64 : 10,367.92 = 4,528.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.64/10,367.92 = 4,528.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.64x = 10,367.92 × 4,528.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.64x = 46,949,259.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,949,259.49/7,512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,249.37

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