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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.94, 10,367.76 and 4,155.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.94, 10,367.76 and 4,155.49 is: 5,734.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.94 : 10,367.76 = 4,155.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.94/10,367.76 = 4,155.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.94x = 10,367.76 × 4,155.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.94x = 43,083,123.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,083,123.00/7,512.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,734.52

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