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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.66, 10,159.62 and 4,377.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.66, 10,159.62 and 4,377.62 is: 6,041.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.66 : 10,159.62 = 4,377.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.66/10,159.62 = 4,377.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.66x = 10,159.62 × 4,377.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.66x = 44,474,955.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,474,955.70/7,361.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.43

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