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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.55, 10,166.96 and 4,536.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.55, 10,166.96 and 4,536.07 is: 6,257.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.55 : 10,166.96 = 4,536.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.55/10,166.96 = 4,536.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.55x = 10,166.96 × 4,536.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.55x = 46,118,042.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,118,042.25/7,369.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,257.92

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