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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,363.69, 10,158.53 and 4,377.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,363.69, 10,158.53 and 4,377.83 is: 6,039.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,363.69 : 10,158.53 = 4,377.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,363.69/10,158.53 = 4,377.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,363.69x = 10,158.53 × 4,377.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,363.69x = 44,472,244.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,472,244.71/7,363.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,039.40

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