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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364, 10,162.32 and 4,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364, 10,162.32 and 4,052 is: 5,591.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364 : 10,162.32 = 4,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364/10,162.32 = 4,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364x = 10,162.32 × 4,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364x = 41,177,720.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,177,720.64/7,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,591.76

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