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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.69, 11,283.76 and 4,235.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.69, 11,283.76 and 4,235.87 is: 6,347.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.69 : 11,283.76 = 4,235.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.69/11,283.76 = 4,235.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.69x = 11,283.76 × 4,235.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.69x = 47,796,540.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,796,540.47/7,529.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,347.74

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