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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.73, 10,156.32 and 4,002.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.73, 10,156.32 and 4,002.51 is: 5,523.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.73 : 10,156.32 = 4,002.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.73/10,156.32 = 4,002.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.73x = 10,156.32 × 4,002.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.73x = 40,650,810.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,650,810.45/7,359.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,523.41

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