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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,545.96, 10,411.31 and 4,716.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,545.96, 10,411.31 and 4,716.21 is: 6,507.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,545.96 : 10,411.31 = 4,716.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,545.96/10,411.31 = 4,716.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,545.96x = 10,411.31 × 4,716.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,545.96x = 49,101,918.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,101,918.44/7,545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,507.05

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