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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.35, 10,158.77 and 4,004.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.35, 10,158.77 and 4,004.26 is: 5,525.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.35 : 10,158.77 = 4,004.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.35/10,158.77 = 4,004.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.35x = 10,158.77 × 4,004.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.35x = 40,678,356.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,678,356.36/7,361.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,525.94

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