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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,535.91, 10,399.26 and 4,178.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,535.91, 10,399.26 and 4,178.76 is: 5,766.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,535.91 : 10,399.26 = 4,178.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,535.91/10,399.26 = 4,178.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,535.91x = 10,399.26 × 4,178.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,535.91x = 43,456,011.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,456,011.72/7,535.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,766.52

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