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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,546.70, 10,414.31 and 4,189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,546.70, 10,414.31 and 4,189.34 is: 5,781.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,546.70 : 10,414.31 = 4,189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,546.70/10,414.31 = 4,189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,546.70x = 10,414.31 × 4,189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,546.70x = 43,629,012.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,629,012.44/7,546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,781.21

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