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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.28, 10,381.26 and 4,867.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.28, 10,381.26 and 4,867.48 is: 6,715.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.28 : 10,381.26 = 4,867.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.28/10,381.26 = 4,867.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.28x = 10,381.26 × 4,867.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.28x = 50,530,575.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,530,575.42/7,524.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,715.67

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