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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.54, 10,385.57 and 4,691.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.54, 10,385.57 and 4,691.36 is: 6,475.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.54 : 10,385.57 = 4,691.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.54/10,385.57 = 4,691.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.54x = 10,385.57 × 4,691.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.54x = 48,722,485.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,722,485.37/7,524.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,475.14

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