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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.81, 10,174.59 and 4,540.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.81, 10,174.59 and 4,540.59 is: 6,266.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.81 : 10,174.59 = 4,540.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.81/10,174.59 = 4,540.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.81x = 10,174.59 × 4,540.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.81x = 46,198,641.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,198,641.61/7,371.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,266.93

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