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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.83, 10,385.99 and 5,007.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.83, 10,385.99 and 5,007.05 is: 6,910.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.83 : 10,385.99 = 5,007.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.83/10,385.99 = 5,007.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.83x = 10,385.99 × 5,007.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.83x = 52,003,131.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,003,131.82/7,524.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,910.87

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