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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.76, 10,407.62 and 4,397.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.76, 10,407.62 and 4,397.34 is: 6,068.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.76 : 10,407.62 = 4,397.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.76/10,407.62 = 4,397.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.76x = 10,407.62 × 4,397.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.76x = 45,765,843.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,765,843.73/7,541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,068.32

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