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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.69, 10,149.89 and 4,563.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.69, 10,149.89 and 4,563.81 is: 6,296.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.69 : 10,149.89 = 4,563.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.69/10,149.89 = 4,563.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.69x = 10,149.89 × 4,563.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.69x = 46,322,169.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,322,169.48/7,356.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,296.60

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