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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.41, 10,384.67 and 4,337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.41, 10,384.67 and 4,337.60 is: 5,986.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.41 : 10,384.67 = 4,337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.41/10,384.67 = 4,337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.41x = 10,384.67 × 4,337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.41x = 45,044,503.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,044,503.51/7,524.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,986.45

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