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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,515, 10,370.70 and 4,373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,515, 10,370.70 and 4,373.28 is: 6,035.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,515 : 10,370.70 = 4,373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,515/10,370.70 = 4,373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,515x = 10,370.70 × 4,373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,515x = 45,353,974.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,353,974.90/7,515
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,035.13

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