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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.96, 10,407.44 and 4,556.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.96, 10,407.44 and 4,556.03 is: 6,287.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.96 : 10,407.44 = 4,556.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.96/10,407.44 = 4,556.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.96x = 10,407.44 × 4,556.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.96x = 47,416,586.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,416,586.08/7,541.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,287.04

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