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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,521.77, 10,381.21 and 4,291.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,521.77, 10,381.21 and 4,291.59 is: 5,923.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,521.77 : 10,381.21 = 4,291.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,521.77/10,381.21 = 4,291.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,521.77x = 10,381.21 × 4,291.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,521.77x = 44,551,866.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,551,866.83/7,521.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,923.06

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