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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.25, 10,162.67 and 4,052.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.25, 10,162.67 and 4,052.25 is: 5,592.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.25 : 10,162.67 = 4,052.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.25/10,162.67 = 4,052.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.25x = 10,162.67 × 4,052.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.25x = 41,181,659.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,181,659.25/7,364.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.11

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