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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.67, 10,156.37 and 4,002.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.67, 10,156.37 and 4,002.48 is: 5,523.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.67 : 10,156.37 = 4,002.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.67/10,156.37 = 4,002.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.67x = 10,156.37 × 4,002.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.67x = 40,650,647.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,650,647.79/7,359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,523.44

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