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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.65, 10,151.17 and 4,371.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.65, 10,151.17 and 4,371.40 is: 6,031.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.65 : 10,151.17 = 4,371.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.65/10,151.17 = 4,371.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.65x = 10,151.17 × 4,371.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.65x = 44,374,824.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,374,824.54/7,356.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.93

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