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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,355.69, 10,148.51 and 4,562.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,355.69, 10,148.51 and 4,562.81 is: 6,295.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,355.69 : 10,148.51 = 4,562.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,355.69/10,148.51 = 4,562.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,355.69x = 10,148.51 × 4,562.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,355.69x = 46,305,683.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,305,683.58/7,355.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,295.22

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