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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.83, 10,371.54 and 4,372.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.83, 10,371.54 and 4,372.03 is: 6,034.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.83 : 10,371.54 = 4,372.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.83/10,371.54 = 4,372.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.83x = 10,371.54 × 4,372.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.83x = 45,344,684.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,344,684.03/7,514.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.03

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