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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,507.79, 10,360.31 and 4,150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,507.79, 10,360.31 and 4,150.34 is: 5,727.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,507.79 : 10,360.31 = 4,150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,507.79/10,360.31 = 4,150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,507.79x = 10,360.31 × 4,150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,507.79x = 42,998,775.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,998,775.30/7,507.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,727.22

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