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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.59, 10,385.42 and 4,338.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.59, 10,385.42 and 4,338.83 is: 5,987.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.59 : 10,385.42 = 4,338.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.59/10,385.42 = 4,338.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.59x = 10,385.42 × 4,338.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.59x = 45,060,571.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,060,571.86/7,525.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,987.65

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