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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,520.27, 10,377.72 and 4,162.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,520.27, 10,377.72 and 4,162.95 is: 5,744.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,520.27 : 10,377.72 = 4,162.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,520.27/10,377.72 = 4,162.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,520.27x = 10,377.72 × 4,162.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,520.27x = 43,201,929.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,201,929.47/7,520.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,744.73

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