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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,535.28, 10,395.72 and 4,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,535.28, 10,395.72 and 4,701 is: 6,485.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,535.28 : 10,395.72 = 4,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,535.28/10,395.72 = 4,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,535.28x = 10,395.72 × 4,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,535.28x = 48,870,279.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,870,279.72/7,535.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,485.53

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