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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,521.99, 10,380.06 and 4,164.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,521.99, 10,380.06 and 4,164.81 is: 5,747.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,521.99 : 10,380.06 = 4,164.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,521.99/10,380.06 = 4,164.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,521.99x = 10,380.06 × 4,164.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,521.99x = 43,230,977.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,230,977.69/7,521.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,747.28

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