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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.26, 10,154.52 and 4,999.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.26, 10,154.52 and 4,999.76 is: 6,901.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.26 : 10,154.52 = 4,999.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.26/10,154.52 = 4,999.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.26x = 10,154.52 × 4,999.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.26x = 50,770,162.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,770,162.92/7,356.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.63

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