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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,513.80, 10,362.65 and 4,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,513.80, 10,362.65 and 4,529 is: 6,246.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,513.80 : 10,362.65 = 4,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,513.80/10,362.65 = 4,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,513.80x = 10,362.65 × 4,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,513.80x = 46,932,441.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,932,441.85/7,513.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,246.17

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