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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,358.03, 10,151.12 and 4,524.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,358.03, 10,151.12 and 4,524.50 is: 6,241.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,358.03 : 10,151.12 = 4,524.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,358.03/10,151.12 = 4,524.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,358.03x = 10,151.12 × 4,524.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,358.03x = 45,928,669.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,928,669.06/7,358.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,241.98

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