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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,535.34, 10,398.60 and 4,553.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,535.34, 10,398.60 and 4,553.64 is: 6,283.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,535.34 : 10,398.60 = 4,553.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,535.34/10,398.60 = 4,553.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,535.34x = 10,398.60 × 4,553.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,535.34x = 47,351,480.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,351,480.90/7,535.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,283.92

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