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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,381.69, 10,186.92 and 4,550.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,381.69, 10,186.92 and 4,550.93 is: 6,280.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,381.69 : 10,186.92 = 4,550.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,381.69/10,186.92 = 4,550.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,381.69x = 10,186.92 × 4,550.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,381.69x = 46,359,947.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,359,947.10/7,381.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,280.40

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