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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.64, 10,391.88 and 4,547.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.64, 10,391.88 and 4,547.16 is: 6,275.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.64 : 10,391.88 = 4,547.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.64/10,391.88 = 4,547.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.64x = 10,391.88 × 4,547.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.64x = 47,253,541.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,253,541.06/7,529.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,275.67

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