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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.72, 10,161.48 and 4,568.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.72, 10,161.48 and 4,568.64 is: 6,305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.72 : 10,161.48 = 4,568.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.72/10,161.48 = 4,568.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.72x = 10,161.48 × 4,568.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.72x = 46,424,143.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,424,143.99/7,362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,305.30

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