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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.77, 10,382.90 and 4,498.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.77, 10,382.90 and 4,498.79 is: 6,206.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.77 : 10,382.90 = 4,498.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.77/10,382.90 = 4,498.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.77x = 10,382.90 × 4,498.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.77x = 46,710,451.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,710,451.22/7,525.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,206.73

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