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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.56, 10,383.90 and 4,121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.56, 10,383.90 and 4,121.56 is: 5,687.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.56 : 10,383.90 = 4,121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.56/10,383.90 = 4,121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.56x = 10,383.90 × 4,121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.56x = 42,797,866.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,797,866.88/7,524.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,687.76

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