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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,952.68, 10,975.57 and 4,550.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,952.68, 10,975.57 and 4,550.01 is: 6,279.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,952.68 : 10,975.57 = 4,550.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,952.68/10,975.57 = 4,550.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,952.68x = 10,975.57 × 4,550.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,952.68x = 49,938,909.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,938,909.75/7,952.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,279.51

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