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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.20, 10,169.76 and 4,535.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.20, 10,169.76 and 4,535.66 is: 6,257.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.20 : 10,169.76 = 4,535.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.20/10,169.76 = 4,535.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.20x = 10,169.76 × 4,535.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.20x = 46,126,573.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,126,573.64/7,371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,257.67

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