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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.72, 10,390.98 and 4,343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.72, 10,390.98 and 4,343 is: 5,993.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.72 : 10,390.98 = 4,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.72/10,390.98 = 4,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.72x = 10,390.98 × 4,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.72x = 45,128,026.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,128,026.14/7,529.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,993.32

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