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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,521.58, 10,380.32 and 4,537.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,521.58, 10,380.32 and 4,537.24 is: 6,261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,521.58 : 10,380.32 = 4,537.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,521.58/10,380.32 = 4,537.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,521.58x = 10,380.32 × 4,537.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,521.58x = 47,098,003.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,098,003.12/7,521.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,261.72

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