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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,516.06, 10,371.51 and 4,158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,516.06, 10,371.51 and 4,158.82 is: 5,738.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,516.06 : 10,371.51 = 4,158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,516.06/10,371.51 = 4,158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,516.06x = 10,371.51 × 4,158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,516.06x = 43,133,243.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,133,243.22/7,516.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,738.81

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