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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.65, 10,366.90 and 4,528.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.65, 10,366.90 and 4,528.72 is: 6,247.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.65 : 10,366.90 = 4,528.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.65/10,366.90 = 4,528.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.65x = 10,366.90 × 4,528.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.65x = 46,948,787.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,948,787.37/7,514.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,247.63

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