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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.38, 10,151.80 and 4,044.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.38, 10,151.80 and 4,044.38 is: 5,581.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.38 : 10,151.80 = 4,044.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.38/10,151.80 = 4,044.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.38x = 10,151.80 × 4,044.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.38x = 41,057,676.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,057,676.01/7,356.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,581.24

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