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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,381.78, 10,182.87 and 4,549.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,381.78, 10,182.87 and 4,549.77 is: 6,276.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,381.78 : 10,182.87 = 4,549.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,381.78/10,182.87 = 4,549.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,381.78x = 10,182.87 × 4,549.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,381.78x = 46,329,716.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,329,716.44/7,381.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,276.23

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