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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.61, 10,367.32 and 4,155.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.61, 10,367.32 and 4,155.51 is: 5,734.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.61 : 10,367.32 = 4,155.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.61/10,367.32 = 4,155.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.61x = 10,367.32 × 4,155.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.61x = 43,081,501.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,081,501.93/7,512.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,734.56

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