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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,520.59, 10,373.60 and 6,032.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,520.59, 10,373.60 and 6,032.08 is: 8,320.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,520.59 : 10,373.60 = 6,032.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,520.59/10,373.60 = 6,032.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,520.59x = 10,373.60 × 6,032.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,520.59x = 62,574,303.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,574,303.06/7,520.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,320.40

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