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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.63, 10,390.88 and 4,217.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.63, 10,390.88 and 4,217.63 is: 5,820.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.63 : 10,390.88 = 4,217.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.63/10,390.88 = 4,217.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.63x = 10,390.88 × 4,217.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.63x = 43,824,845.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,824,845.80/7,529.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,820.32

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