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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.72, 10,383.93 and 4,167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.72, 10,383.93 and 4,167.47 is: 5,751.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.72 : 10,383.93 = 4,167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.72/10,383.93 = 4,167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.72x = 10,383.93 × 4,167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.72x = 43,274,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,274,742.72/7,524.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,751.01

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