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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,199.58, 9,933.94 and 4,545.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,199.58, 9,933.94 and 4,545.52 is: 6,271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,199.58 : 9,933.94 = 4,545.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,199.58/9,933.94 = 4,545.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,199.58x = 9,933.94 × 4,545.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,199.58x = 45,154,903.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,154,903.80/7,199.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,271.88

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