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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.08, 10,390.68 and 4,385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.08, 10,390.68 and 4,385 is: 6,051.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.08 : 10,390.68 = 4,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.08/10,390.68 = 4,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.08x = 10,390.68 × 4,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.08x = 45,563,131.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,563,131.80/7,529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,051.62

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