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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,513.91, 10,370.45 and 4,371.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,513.91, 10,370.45 and 4,371.92 is: 6,033.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,513.91 : 10,370.45 = 4,371.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,513.91/10,370.45 = 4,371.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,513.91x = 10,370.45 × 4,371.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,513.91x = 45,338,777.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,338,777.76/7,513.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.98

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