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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,535.28, 10,396.52 and 4,348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,535.28, 10,396.52 and 4,348.32 is: 5,999.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,535.28 : 10,396.52 = 4,348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,535.28/10,396.52 = 4,348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,535.28x = 10,396.52 × 4,348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,535.28x = 45,207,395.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,207,395.85/7,535.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,999.43

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