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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.58, 10,158.90 and 4,004.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.58, 10,158.90 and 4,004.34 is: 5,525.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.58 : 10,158.90 = 4,004.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.58/10,158.90 = 4,004.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.58x = 10,158.90 × 4,004.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.58x = 40,679,689.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,679,689.63/7,361.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,525.95

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