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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.57, 10,406.04 and 4,354.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.57, 10,406.04 and 4,354.13 is: 6,007.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.57 : 10,406.04 = 4,354.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.57/10,406.04 = 4,354.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.57x = 10,406.04 × 4,354.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.57x = 45,309,250.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,309,250.95/7,541.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.93

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