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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.59, 10,407.24 and 4,184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.59, 10,407.24 and 4,184.34 is: 5,774.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.59 : 10,407.24 = 4,184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.59/10,407.24 = 4,184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.59x = 10,407.24 × 4,184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.59x = 43,547,390.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,547,390.16/7,541.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,774.29

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