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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.07, 10,406.74 and 4,184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.07, 10,406.74 and 4,184.10 is: 5,774.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.07 : 10,406.74 = 4,184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.07/10,406.74 = 4,184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.07x = 10,406.74 × 4,184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.07x = 43,542,840.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,542,840.83/7,541.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,774.09

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