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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.36, 10,384.77 and 4,539.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.36, 10,384.77 and 4,539.43 is: 6,264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.36 : 10,384.77 = 4,539.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.36/10,384.77 = 4,539.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.36x = 10,384.77 × 4,539.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.36x = 47,140,936.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,140,936.48/7,525.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,264.28

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