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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.35, 10,162.91 and 4,007.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.35, 10,162.91 and 4,007.26 is: 5,530.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.35 : 10,162.91 = 4,007.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.35/10,162.91 = 4,007.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.35x = 10,162.91 × 4,007.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.35x = 40,725,422.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,725,422.73/7,364.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.08

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