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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,519.92, 10,377.88 and 4,376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,519.92, 10,377.88 and 4,376.88 is: 6,040.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,519.92 : 10,377.88 = 4,376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,519.92/10,377.88 = 4,376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,519.92x = 10,377.88 × 4,376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,519.92x = 45,422,735.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,422,735.41/7,519.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,040.32

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