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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,521.06, 10,379.94 and 4,377.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,521.06, 10,379.94 and 4,377.24 is: 6,041.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,521.06 : 10,379.94 = 4,377.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,521.06/10,379.94 = 4,377.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,521.06x = 10,379.94 × 4,377.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,521.06x = 45,435,488.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,435,488.57/7,521.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.10

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