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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.08, 10,162.35 and 4,006.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.08, 10,162.35 and 4,006.84 is: 5,529.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.08 : 10,162.35 = 4,006.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.08/10,162.35 = 4,006.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.08x = 10,162.35 × 4,006.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.08x = 40,718,910.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,718,910.47/7,364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.40

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