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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.46, 10,403.57 and 6,590.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.46, 10,403.57 and 6,590.28 is: 9,111.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.46 : 10,403.57 = 6,590.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.46/10,403.57 = 6,590.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.46x = 10,403.57 × 6,590.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.46x = 68,562,439.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,562,439.30/7,524.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,111.94

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