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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.68, 10,160.04 and 4,005.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.68, 10,160.04 and 4,005.47 is: 5,527.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.68 : 10,160.04 = 4,005.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.68/10,160.04 = 4,005.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.68x = 10,160.04 × 4,005.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.68x = 40,695,684.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,695,684.62/7,362.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.30

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