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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,517.28, 10,373.80 and 4,373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,517.28, 10,373.80 and 4,373.68 is: 6,035.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,517.28 : 10,373.80 = 4,373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,517.28/10,373.80 = 4,373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,517.28x = 10,373.80 × 4,373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,517.28x = 45,371,681.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,371,681.58/7,517.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,035.65

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