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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.70, 10,367.33 and 4,155.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.70, 10,367.33 and 4,155.42 is: 5,734.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.70 : 10,367.33 = 4,155.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.70/10,367.33 = 4,155.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.70x = 10,367.33 × 4,155.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.70x = 43,080,610.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,080,610.43/7,512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,734.37

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