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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.29, 10,366.87 and 4,155.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.29, 10,366.87 and 4,155.17 is: 5,734.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.29 : 10,366.87 = 4,155.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.29/10,366.87 = 4,155.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.29x = 10,366.87 × 4,155.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.29x = 43,076,107.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,076,107.22/7,512.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,734.08

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