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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,357.68, 10,153.08 and 4,372.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,357.68, 10,153.08 and 4,372.83 is: 6,034.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,357.68 : 10,153.08 = 4,372.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,357.68/10,153.08 = 4,372.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,357.68x = 10,153.08 × 4,372.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,357.68x = 44,397,692.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,397,692.82/7,357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.20

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