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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,515.52, 10,371.32 and 4,158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,515.52, 10,371.32 and 4,158.06 is: 5,738.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,515.52 : 10,371.32 = 4,158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,515.52/10,371.32 = 4,158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,515.52x = 10,371.32 × 4,158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,515.52x = 43,124,570.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,124,570.84/7,515.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,738.07

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