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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376.59, 10,178.94 and 4,543.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376.59, 10,178.94 and 4,543.53 is: 6,269.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376.59 : 10,178.94 = 4,543.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376.59/10,178.94 = 4,543.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376.59x = 10,178.94 × 4,543.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376.59x = 46,248,319.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,248,319.26/7,376.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,269.61

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