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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.27, 10,159.85 and 4,005.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.27, 10,159.85 and 4,005.11 is: 5,527.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.27 : 10,159.85 = 4,005.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.27/10,159.85 = 4,005.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.27x = 10,159.85 × 4,005.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.27x = 40,691,246.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,691,246.01/7,362.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.00

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