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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.61, 10,173.44 and 4,539.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.61, 10,173.44 and 4,539.53 is: 6,264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.61 : 10,173.44 = 4,539.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.61/10,173.44 = 4,539.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.61x = 10,173.44 × 4,539.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.61x = 46,182,562.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,182,562.52/7,372.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,264.08

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