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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.24, 10,159.97 and 4,005.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.24, 10,159.97 and 4,005.14 is: 5,527.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.24 : 10,159.97 = 4,005.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.24/10,159.97 = 4,005.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.24x = 10,159.97 × 4,005.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.24x = 40,692,031.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,692,031.42/7,362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.13

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