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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.46, 10,365.39 and 4,154.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.46, 10,365.39 and 4,154.07 is: 5,732.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.46 : 10,365.39 = 4,154.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.46/10,365.39 = 4,154.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.46x = 10,365.39 × 4,154.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.46x = 43,058,555.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,058,555.64/7,511.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,732.38

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