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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,358.34, 10,153.74 and 4,525.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,358.34, 10,153.74 and 4,525.87 is: 6,245.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,358.34 : 10,153.74 = 4,525.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,358.34/10,153.74 = 4,525.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,358.34x = 10,153.74 × 4,525.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,358.34x = 45,954,484.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,954,484.62/7,358.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,245.22

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