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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376.96, 10,179.68 and 4,583.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376.96, 10,179.68 and 4,583.36 is: 6,324.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376.96 : 10,179.68 = 4,583.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376.96/10,179.68 = 4,583.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376.96x = 10,179.68 × 4,583.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376.96x = 46,657,138.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,657,138.12/7,376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,324.71

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