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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,535.43, 10,398.21 and 4,348.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,535.43, 10,398.21 and 4,348.01 is: 5,999.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,535.43 : 10,398.21 = 4,348.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,535.43/10,398.21 = 4,348.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,535.43x = 10,398.21 × 4,348.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,535.43x = 45,211,469.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,211,469.07/7,535.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,999.85

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