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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376.31, 10,177.48 and 4,506.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376.31, 10,177.48 and 4,506.54 is: 6,217.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376.31 : 10,177.48 = 4,506.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376.31/10,177.48 = 4,506.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376.31x = 10,177.48 × 4,506.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376.31x = 45,865,220.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,865,220.72/7,376.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,217.91

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