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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360, 10,156.96 and 4,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360, 10,156.96 and 4,048 is: 5,586.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360 : 10,156.96 = 4,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360/10,156.96 = 4,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360x = 10,156.96 × 4,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360x = 41,115,374.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,115,374.08/7,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,586.33

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