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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,354.78, 10,151.18 and 4,524.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,354.78, 10,151.18 and 4,524.56 is: 6,244.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,354.78 : 10,151.18 = 4,524.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,354.78/10,151.18 = 4,524.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,354.78x = 10,151.18 × 4,524.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,354.78x = 45,929,622.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,929,622.98/7,354.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,244.87

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