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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.25, 10,158.53 and 4,049.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.25, 10,158.53 and 4,049.25 is: 5,587.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.25 : 10,158.53 = 4,049.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.25/10,158.53 = 4,049.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.25x = 10,158.53 × 4,049.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.25x = 41,134,427.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,134,427.60/7,361.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,587.97

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