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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.38, 10,391.99 and 4,344.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.38, 10,391.99 and 4,344.73 is: 5,996.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.38 : 10,391.99 = 4,344.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.38/10,391.99 = 4,344.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.38x = 10,391.99 × 4,344.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.38x = 45,150,390.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,150,390.71/7,529.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,996.56

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