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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,355.61, 10,160.59 and 7,248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,355.61, 10,160.59 and 7,248.54 is: 10,012.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,355.61 : 10,160.59 = 7,248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,355.61/10,160.59 = 7,248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,355.61x = 10,160.59 × 7,248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,355.61x = 73,649,419.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,649,419.46/7,355.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,012.69

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