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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.98, 10,151.48 and 4,212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.98, 10,151.48 and 4,212.56 is: 5,812.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.98 : 10,151.48 = 4,212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.98/10,151.48 = 4,212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.98x = 10,151.48 × 4,212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.98x = 42,763,754.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,763,754.50/7,356.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,812.68

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