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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.33, 10,383.96 and 4,167.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.33, 10,383.96 and 4,167.51 is: 5,751.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.33 : 10,383.96 = 4,167.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.33/10,383.96 = 4,167.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.33x = 10,383.96 × 4,167.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.33x = 43,275,257.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,275,257.14/7,524.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,751.38

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