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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.84, 10,367.40 and 4,155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.84, 10,367.40 and 4,155.56 is: 5,734.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.84 : 10,367.40 = 4,155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.84/10,367.40 = 4,155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.84x = 10,367.40 × 4,155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.84x = 43,082,352.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,082,352.74/7,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,734.50

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