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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.41, 10,368.41 and 4,370.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.41, 10,368.41 and 4,370.42 is: 6,031.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.41 : 10,368.41 = 4,370.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.41/10,368.41 = 4,370.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.41x = 10,368.41 × 4,370.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.41x = 45,314,232.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,314,232.74/7,512.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.92

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