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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.06, 10,737.39 and 4,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.06, 10,737.39 and 4,383 is: 6,574.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.06 : 10,737.39 = 4,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.06/10,737.39 = 4,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.06x = 10,737.39 × 4,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.06x = 47,061,980.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,061,980.37/7,158.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,574.68

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