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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.02, 10,159.40 and 4,530.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.02, 10,159.40 and 4,530.50 is: 6,250.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.02 : 10,159.40 = 4,530.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.02/10,159.40 = 4,530.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.02x = 10,159.40 × 4,530.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.02x = 46,027,161.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,027,161.70/7,364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,250.28

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