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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,358.73, 10,155.06 and 4,001.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,358.73, 10,155.06 and 4,001.54 is: 5,522.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,358.73 : 10,155.06 = 4,001.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,358.73/10,155.06 = 4,001.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,358.73x = 10,155.06 × 4,001.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,358.73x = 40,635,828.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,635,828.02/7,358.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,522.13

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