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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.64, 10,150.26 and 4,371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.64, 10,150.26 and 4,371.76 is: 6,031.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.64 : 10,150.26 = 4,371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.64/10,150.26 = 4,371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.64x = 10,150.26 × 4,371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.64x = 44,374,500.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,374,500.66/7,356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.90

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