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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.39, 10,162.84 and 4,007.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.39, 10,162.84 and 4,007.23 is: 5,529.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.39 : 10,162.84 = 4,007.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.39/10,162.84 = 4,007.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.39x = 10,162.84 × 4,007.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.39x = 40,724,837.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,724,837.33/7,364.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.97

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