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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.41, 10,162.51 and 4,007.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.41, 10,162.51 and 4,007.14 is: 5,529.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.41 : 10,162.51 = 4,007.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.41/10,162.51 = 4,007.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.41x = 10,162.51 × 4,007.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.41x = 40,722,600.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,722,600.32/7,364.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.65

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