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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.54, 10,165.59 and 4,535.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.54, 10,165.59 and 4,535.06 is: 6,256.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.54 : 10,165.59 = 4,535.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.54/10,165.59 = 4,535.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.54x = 10,165.59 × 4,535.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.54x = 46,101,582.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,101,582.77/7,368.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,256.54

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