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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.97, 10,390.95 and 4,172.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.97, 10,390.95 and 4,172.58 is: 5,757.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.97 : 10,390.95 = 4,172.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.97/10,390.95 = 4,172.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.97x = 10,390.95 × 4,172.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.97x = 43,357,070.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,357,070.15/7,529.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,757.93

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