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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.39, 10,407.17 and 4,184.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.39, 10,407.17 and 4,184.27 is: 5,774.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.39 : 10,407.17 = 4,184.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.39/10,407.17 = 4,184.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.39x = 10,407.17 × 4,184.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.39x = 43,546,409.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,546,409.22/7,541.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,774.32

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