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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.55, 10,158.02 and 4,976.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.55, 10,158.02 and 4,976.71 is: 6,867.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.55 : 10,158.02 = 4,976.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.55/10,158.02 = 4,976.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.55x = 10,158.02 × 4,976.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.55x = 50,553,494.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,553,494.83/7,361.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.24

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