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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,545.91, 10,413.15 and 4,188.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,545.91, 10,413.15 and 4,188.71 is: 5,780.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,545.91 : 10,413.15 = 4,188.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,545.91/10,413.15 = 4,188.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,545.91x = 10,413.15 × 4,188.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,545.91x = 43,617,665.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,617,665.54/7,545.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,780.31

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