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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.46, 10,157.63 and 4,377.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.46, 10,157.63 and 4,377.90 is: 6,041.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.46 : 10,157.63 = 4,377.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.46/10,157.63 = 4,377.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.46x = 10,157.63 × 4,377.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.46x = 44,469,066.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,469,066.49/7,360.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.62

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