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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,552.28, 10,430.87 and 5,030.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,552.28, 10,430.87 and 5,030.24 is: 6,947.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,552.28 : 10,430.87 = 5,030.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,552.28/10,430.87 = 5,030.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,552.28x = 10,430.87 × 5,030.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,552.28x = 52,469,702.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,469,702.20/7,552.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,947.54

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