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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.51, 10,163.10 and 4,007.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.51, 10,163.10 and 4,007.34 is: 5,530.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.51 : 10,163.10 = 4,007.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.51/10,163.10 = 4,007.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.51x = 10,163.10 × 4,007.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.51x = 40,726,997.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,726,997.15/7,364.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.17

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