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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376.04, 10,179.54 and 4,545.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376.04, 10,179.54 and 4,545.24 is: 6,272.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376.04 : 10,179.54 = 4,545.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376.04/10,179.54 = 4,545.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376.04x = 10,179.54 × 4,545.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376.04x = 46,268,452.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,268,452.39/7,376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,272.80

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