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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,530.24, 10,390.72 and 4,384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,530.24, 10,390.72 and 4,384 is: 6,049.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,530.24 : 10,390.72 = 4,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,530.24/10,390.72 = 4,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,530.24x = 10,390.72 × 4,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,530.24x = 45,552,916.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,552,916.48/7,530.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.33

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