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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.95, 10,385.62 and 4,541.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.95, 10,385.62 and 4,541.21 is: 6,267.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.95 : 10,385.62 = 4,541.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.95/10,385.62 = 4,541.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.95x = 10,385.62 × 4,541.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.95x = 47,163,315.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,163,315.48/7,524.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,267.59

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