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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.98, 10,388.76 and 4,542.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.98, 10,388.76 and 4,542.02 is: 6,270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.98 : 10,388.76 = 4,542.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.98/10,388.76 = 4,542.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.98x = 10,388.76 × 4,542.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.98x = 47,185,955.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,185,955.70/7,524.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,270.58

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