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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,533.91, 10,397.28 and 4,176.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,533.91, 10,397.28 and 4,176.87 is: 5,764.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,533.91 : 10,397.28 = 4,176.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,533.91/10,397.28 = 4,176.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,533.91x = 10,397.28 × 4,176.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,533.91x = 43,428,086.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,428,086.91/7,533.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,764.35

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