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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.72, 10,367.10 and 4,529.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.72, 10,367.10 and 4,529.52 is: 6,250.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.72 : 10,367.10 = 4,529.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.72/10,367.10 = 4,529.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.72x = 10,367.10 × 4,529.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.72x = 46,957,986.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,957,986.79/7,512.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,250.46

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