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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.36, 10,182.72 and 4,584.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.36, 10,182.72 and 4,584.64 is: 6,329.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.36 : 10,182.72 = 4,584.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.36/10,182.72 = 4,584.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.36x = 10,182.72 × 4,584.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.36x = 46,684,105.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,684,105.42/7,375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,329.74

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