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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.39, 10,384.95 and 4,337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.39, 10,384.95 and 4,337.12 is: 5,985.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.39 : 10,384.95 = 4,337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.39/10,384.95 = 4,337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.39x = 10,384.95 × 4,337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.39x = 45,040,774.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,040,774.34/7,524.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,985.97

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