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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,355.58, 10,150.29 and 4,211.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,355.58, 10,150.29 and 4,211.97 is: 5,812.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,355.58 : 10,150.29 = 4,211.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,355.58/10,150.29 = 4,211.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,355.58x = 10,150.29 × 4,211.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,355.58x = 42,752,716.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,752,716.97/7,355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,812.28

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