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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.58, 10,381.70 and 4,538.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.58, 10,381.70 and 4,538.24 is: 6,263.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.58 : 10,381.70 = 4,538.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.58/10,381.70 = 4,538.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.58x = 10,381.70 × 4,538.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.58x = 47,114,646.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,114,646.21/7,522.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,263.10

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