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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,341.12, 10,127.52 and 4,546.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,341.12, 10,127.52 and 4,546.08 is: 6,271.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,341.12 : 10,127.52 = 4,546.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,341.12/10,127.52 = 4,546.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,341.12x = 10,127.52 × 4,546.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,341.12x = 46,040,516.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,040,516.12/7,341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,271.59

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