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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.81, 10,367.62 and 4,155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.81, 10,367.62 and 4,155.56 is: 5,734.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.81 : 10,367.62 = 4,155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.81/10,367.62 = 4,155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.81x = 10,367.62 × 4,155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.81x = 43,083,266.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,083,266.97/7,512.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,734.64

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