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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.58, 10,160.28 and 4,005.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.58, 10,160.28 and 4,005.34 is: 5,527.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.58 : 10,160.28 = 4,005.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.58/10,160.28 = 4,005.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.58x = 10,160.28 × 4,005.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.58x = 40,695,375.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,695,375.90/7,362.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.33

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