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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.59, 10,177.56 and 4,542.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.59, 10,177.56 and 4,542.53 is: 6,268.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.59 : 10,177.56 = 4,542.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.59/10,177.56 = 4,542.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.59x = 10,177.56 × 4,542.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.59x = 46,231,820.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,231,820.74/7,375.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,268.22

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