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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.09, 10,158.35 and 4,003.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.09, 10,158.35 and 4,003.94 is: 5,525.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.09 : 10,158.35 = 4,003.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.09/10,158.35 = 4,003.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.09x = 10,158.35 × 4,003.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.09x = 40,673,423.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,673,423.90/7,361.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,525.46

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