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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.43, 10,383.92 and 4,167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.43, 10,383.92 and 4,167.55 is: 5,751.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.43 : 10,383.92 = 4,167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.43/10,383.92 = 4,167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.43x = 10,383.92 × 4,167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.43x = 43,275,505.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,275,505.80/7,524.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,751.33

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