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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.91, 10,384.41 and 4,167.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.91, 10,384.41 and 4,167.65 is: 5,751.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.91 : 10,384.41 = 4,167.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.91/10,384.41 = 4,167.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.91x = 10,384.41 × 4,167.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.91x = 43,278,586.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,278,586.34/7,524.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,751.38

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