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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,553, 10,423.14 and 4,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,553, 10,423.14 and 4,241 is: 5,852.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,553 : 10,423.14 = 4,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,553/10,423.14 = 4,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,553x = 10,423.14 × 4,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,553x = 44,204,536.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,204,536.74/7,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,852.58

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