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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,542.91, 10,408.66 and 4,355.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,542.91, 10,408.66 and 4,355.11 is: 6,009.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,542.91 : 10,408.66 = 4,355.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,542.91/10,408.66 = 4,355.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,542.91x = 10,408.66 × 4,355.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,542.91x = 45,330,859.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,330,859.25/7,542.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.73

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