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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,518.92, 10,375.88 and 4,161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,518.92, 10,375.88 and 4,161.62 is: 5,742.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,518.92 : 10,375.88 = 4,161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,518.92/10,375.88 = 4,161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,518.92x = 10,375.88 × 4,161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,518.92x = 43,180,469.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,180,469.73/7,518.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,742.91

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