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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,355.81, 10,152.50 and 4,371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,355.81, 10,152.50 and 4,371.08 is: 6,032.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,355.81 : 10,152.50 = 4,371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,355.81/10,152.50 = 4,371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,355.81x = 10,152.50 × 4,371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,355.81x = 44,377,317.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,377,317.08/7,355.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,032.97

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