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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.16, 10,159.96 and 4,567.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.16, 10,159.96 and 4,567.92 is: 6,303.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.16 : 10,159.96 = 4,567.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.16/10,159.96 = 4,567.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.16x = 10,159.96 × 4,567.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.16x = 46,409,884.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,409,884.48/7,362.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,303.84

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