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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.35, 10,160.16 and 4,005.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.35, 10,160.16 and 4,005.23 is: 5,527.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.35 : 10,160.16 = 4,005.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.35/10,160.16 = 4,005.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.35x = 10,160.16 × 4,005.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.35x = 40,693,726.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,693,726.84/7,362.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.28

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