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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.47, 10,170.50 and 4,538.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.47, 10,170.50 and 4,538.61 is: 6,263.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.47 : 10,170.50 = 4,538.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.47/10,170.50 = 4,538.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.47x = 10,170.50 × 4,538.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.47x = 46,159,910.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,159,910.31/7,369.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,263.67

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