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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.51, 10,407.29 and 4,184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.51, 10,407.29 and 4,184.32 is: 5,774.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.51 : 10,407.29 = 4,184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.51/10,407.29 = 4,184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.51x = 10,407.29 × 4,184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.51x = 43,547,445.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,547,445.38/7,541.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,774.37

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