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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.98, 10,391.52 and 4,544.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.98, 10,391.52 and 4,544.02 is: 6,273.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.98 : 10,391.52 = 4,544.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.98/10,391.52 = 4,544.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.98x = 10,391.52 × 4,544.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.98x = 47,219,274.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,219,274.71/7,526.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,273.34

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