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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,549.52, 10,411.51 and 4,717.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,549.52, 10,411.51 and 4,717.15 is: 6,505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,549.52 : 10,411.51 = 4,717.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,549.52/10,411.51 = 4,717.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,549.52x = 10,411.51 × 4,717.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,549.52x = 49,112,654.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,112,654.40/7,549.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,505.40

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