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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.55, 10,168.34 and 4,537.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.55, 10,168.34 and 4,537.07 is: 6,259.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.55 : 10,168.34 = 4,537.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.55/10,168.34 = 4,537.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.55x = 10,168.34 × 4,537.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.55x = 46,134,470.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,134,470.36/7,370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,259.30

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