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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.84, 10,365.39 and 4,529.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.84, 10,365.39 and 4,529.61 is: 6,249.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.84 : 10,365.39 = 4,529.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.84/10,365.39 = 4,529.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.84x = 10,365.39 × 4,529.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.84x = 46,951,174.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,951,174.20/7,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,249.46

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