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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.68, 10,156.64 and 4,376.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.68, 10,156.64 and 4,376.64 is: 6,039.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.68 : 10,156.64 = 4,376.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.68/10,156.64 = 4,376.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.68x = 10,156.64 × 4,376.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.68x = 44,451,956.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,451,956.89/7,360.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,039.11

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