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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,357.02, 10,155.96 and 4,373.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,357.02, 10,155.96 and 4,373.82 is: 6,037.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,357.02 : 10,155.96 = 4,373.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,357.02/10,155.96 = 4,373.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,357.02x = 10,155.96 × 4,373.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,357.02x = 44,420,340.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,420,340.97/7,357.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,037.82

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