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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.37, 10,410.93 and 4,187.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.37, 10,410.93 and 4,187.33 is: 5,778.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.37 : 10,410.93 = 4,187.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.37/10,410.93 = 4,187.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.37x = 10,410.93 × 4,187.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.37x = 43,593,999.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,593,999.52/7,544.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,778.35

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