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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.29, 10,168.46 and 4,537.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.29, 10,168.46 and 4,537.30 is: 6,261.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.29 : 10,168.46 = 4,537.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.29/10,168.46 = 4,537.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.29x = 10,168.46 × 4,537.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.29x = 46,137,353.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,137,353.56/7,368.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,261.61

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