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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.91, 10,391.54 and 4,545.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.91, 10,391.54 and 4,545.16 is: 6,272.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.91 : 10,391.54 = 4,545.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.91/10,391.54 = 4,545.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.91x = 10,391.54 × 4,545.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.91x = 47,231,247.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,231,247.26/7,529.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,272.48

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