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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.27, 10,155.83 and 4,002.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.27, 10,155.83 and 4,002.08 is: 5,522.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.27 : 10,155.83 = 4,002.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.27/10,155.83 = 4,002.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.27x = 10,155.83 × 4,002.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.27x = 40,644,373.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,644,373.34/7,359.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,522.88

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