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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.48, 10,157.78 and 4,049.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.48, 10,157.78 and 4,049.48 is: 5,587.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.48 : 10,157.78 = 4,049.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.48/10,157.78 = 4,049.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.48x = 10,157.78 × 4,049.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.48x = 41,133,726.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,133,726.95/7,361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,587.70

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