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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.03, 10,382.30 and 4,868.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.03, 10,382.30 and 4,868.23 is: 6,716.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.03 : 10,382.30 = 4,868.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.03/10,382.30 = 4,868.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.03x = 10,382.30 × 4,868.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.03x = 50,543,399.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,543,399.99/7,525.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,716.70

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