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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.57, 10,132.12 and 4,358.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.57, 10,132.12 and 4,358.71 is: 6,013.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.57 : 10,132.12 = 4,358.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.57/10,132.12 = 4,358.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.57x = 10,132.12 × 4,358.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.57x = 44,162,990.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,162,990.88/7,344.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,013.01

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