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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.52, 10,160.46 and 4,005.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.52, 10,160.46 and 4,005.52 is: 5,527.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.52 : 10,160.46 = 4,005.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.52/10,160.46 = 4,005.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.52x = 10,160.46 × 4,005.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.52x = 40,697,925.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,697,925.74/7,362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.72

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