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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.76, 10,393.92 and 4,386.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.76, 10,393.92 and 4,386.96 is: 6,055.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.76 : 10,393.92 = 4,386.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.76/10,393.92 = 4,386.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.76x = 10,393.92 × 4,386.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.76x = 45,597,711.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,597,711.28/7,529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,055.67

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