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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.76, 10,367.40 and 4,368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.76, 10,367.40 and 4,368.88 is: 6,028.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.76 : 10,367.40 = 4,368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.76/10,367.40 = 4,368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.76x = 10,367.40 × 4,368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.76x = 45,293,926.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,293,926.51/7,512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,028.93

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