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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.38, 10,162.56 and 4,007.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.38, 10,162.56 and 4,007.08 is: 5,529.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.38 : 10,162.56 = 4,007.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.38/10,162.56 = 4,007.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.38x = 10,162.56 × 4,007.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.38x = 40,722,190.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,722,190.92/7,364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.62

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