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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.91, 10,324.56 and 4,124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.91, 10,324.56 and 4,124.54 is: 5,691.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.91 : 10,324.56 = 4,124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.91/10,324.56 = 4,124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.91x = 10,324.56 × 4,124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.91x = 42,584,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,584,060.70/7,481.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,691.60

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