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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,363.45, 10,161.83 and 4,220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,363.45, 10,161.83 and 4,220.24 is: 5,824.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,363.45 : 10,161.83 = 4,220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,363.45/10,161.83 = 4,220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,363.45x = 10,161.83 × 4,220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,363.45x = 42,885,361.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,885,361.44/7,363.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,824.09

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