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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.80, 10,368.62 and 4,368.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.80, 10,368.62 and 4,368.38 is: 6,028.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.80 : 10,368.62 = 4,368.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.80/10,368.62 = 4,368.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.80x = 10,368.62 × 4,368.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.80x = 45,293,998.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,293,998.55/7,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,028.91

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