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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.56, 10,386.72 and 4,382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.56, 10,386.72 and 4,382.24 is: 6,048.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.56 : 10,386.72 = 4,382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.56/10,386.72 = 4,382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.56x = 10,386.72 × 4,382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.56x = 45,517,099.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,517,099.85/7,525.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,048.33

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