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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,521.94, 10,383.06 and 4,537.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,521.94, 10,383.06 and 4,537.90 is: 6,263.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,521.94 : 10,383.06 = 4,537.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,521.94/10,383.06 = 4,537.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,521.94x = 10,383.06 × 4,537.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,521.94x = 47,117,287.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,117,287.97/7,521.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,263.98

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