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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.82, 10,389.75 and 4,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.82, 10,389.75 and 4,383 is: 6,050.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.82 : 10,389.75 = 4,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.82/10,389.75 = 4,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.82x = 10,389.75 × 4,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.82x = 45,538,274.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,538,274.25/7,526.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,050.13

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