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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,354.56, 10,146.96 and 4,561.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,354.56, 10,146.96 and 4,561.68 is: 6,293.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,354.56 : 10,146.96 = 4,561.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,354.56/10,146.96 = 4,561.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,354.56x = 10,146.96 × 4,561.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,354.56x = 46,287,184.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,287,184.49/7,354.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,293.67

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