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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.65, 10,162.52 and 4,381.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.65, 10,162.52 and 4,381.15 is: 6,045.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.65 : 10,162.52 = 4,381.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.65/10,162.52 = 4,381.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.65x = 10,162.52 × 4,381.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.65x = 44,523,502.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,523,502.59/7,364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,045.57

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