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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.83, 10,388.76 and 5,009.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.83, 10,388.76 and 5,009.05 is: 6,913.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.83 : 10,388.76 = 5,009.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.83/10,388.76 = 5,009.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.83x = 10,388.76 × 5,009.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.83x = 52,037,766.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,037,766.33/7,526.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,913.64

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