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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.59, 10,381.93 and 4,335.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.59, 10,381.93 and 4,335.99 is: 5,984.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.59 : 10,381.93 = 4,335.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.59/10,381.93 = 4,335.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.59x = 10,381.93 × 4,335.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.59x = 45,015,944.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,015,944.66/7,522.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,984.10

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