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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.39, 10,156.19 and 4,375.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.39, 10,156.19 and 4,375.49 is: 6,038.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.39 : 10,156.19 = 4,375.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.39/10,156.19 = 4,375.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.39x = 10,156.19 × 4,375.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.39x = 44,438,235.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,438,235.12/7,359.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,038.30

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