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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.28, 10,157.26 and 4,003.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.28, 10,157.26 and 4,003.13 is: 5,524.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.28 : 10,157.26 = 4,003.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.28/10,157.26 = 4,003.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.28x = 10,157.26 × 4,003.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.28x = 40,660,771.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,660,771.43/7,360.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,524.35

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