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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.61, 10,152.99 and 4,372.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.61, 10,152.99 and 4,372.45 is: 6,034.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.61 : 10,152.99 = 4,372.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.61/10,152.99 = 4,372.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.61x = 10,152.99 × 4,372.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.61x = 44,393,441.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,393,441.13/7,356.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.50

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