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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.98, 10,166.19 and 4,535.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.98, 10,166.19 and 4,535.50 is: 6,257.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.98 : 10,166.19 = 4,535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.98/10,166.19 = 4,535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.98x = 10,166.19 × 4,535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.98x = 46,108,754.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,108,754.75/7,368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,257.14

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