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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.49, 10,406.91 and 4,184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.49, 10,406.91 and 4,184.28 is: 5,774.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.49 : 10,406.91 = 4,184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.49/10,406.91 = 4,184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.49x = 10,406.91 × 4,184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.49x = 43,545,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,545,425.37/7,541.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,774.11

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