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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,487.59, 10,332.72 and 4,130.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,487.59, 10,332.72 and 4,130.71 is: 5,700.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,487.59 : 10,332.72 = 4,130.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,487.59/10,332.72 = 4,130.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,487.59x = 10,332.72 × 4,130.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,487.59x = 42,681,469.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,681,469.83/7,487.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,700.29

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