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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,363.25, 10,160.52 and 4,378.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,363.25, 10,160.52 and 4,378.51 is: 6,041.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,363.25 : 10,160.52 = 4,378.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,363.25/10,160.52 = 4,378.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,363.25x = 10,160.52 × 4,378.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,363.25x = 44,487,887.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,487,887.62/7,363.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.88

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