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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,545.72, 10,411.74 and 4,521.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,545.72, 10,411.74 and 4,521.18 is: 6,238.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,545.72 : 10,411.74 = 4,521.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,545.72/10,411.74 = 4,521.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,545.72x = 10,411.74 × 4,521.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,545.72x = 47,073,350.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,073,350.65/7,545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,238.42

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