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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,509.65, 10,351.37 and 5,913.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,509.65, 10,351.37 and 5,913.77 is: 8,151.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,509.65 : 10,351.37 = 5,913.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,509.65/10,351.37 = 5,913.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,509.65x = 10,351.37 × 5,913.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,509.65x = 61,215,540.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,215,540.04/7,509.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,151.59

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