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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.60, 10,158.72 and 4,566.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.60, 10,158.72 and 4,566.72 is: 6,303.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.60 : 10,158.72 = 4,566.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.60/10,158.72 = 4,566.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.60x = 10,158.72 × 4,566.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.60x = 46,392,029.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,392,029.80/7,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,303.61

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