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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.63, 10,158.95 and 4,004.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.63, 10,158.95 and 4,004.37 is: 5,525.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.63 : 10,158.95 = 4,004.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.63/10,158.95 = 4,004.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.63x = 10,158.95 × 4,004.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.63x = 40,680,174.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,680,174.59/7,361.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,525.98

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