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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,365.18, 10,159.70 and 4,533.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,365.18, 10,159.70 and 4,533.96 is: 6,254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,365.18 : 10,159.70 = 4,533.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,365.18/10,159.70 = 4,533.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,365.18x = 10,159.70 × 4,533.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,365.18x = 46,063,673.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,063,673.41/7,365.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,254.25

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