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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.63, 10,163.36 and 4,178.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.63, 10,163.36 and 4,178.14 is: 5,765.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.63 : 10,163.36 = 4,178.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.63/10,163.36 = 4,178.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.63x = 10,163.36 × 4,178.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.63x = 42,463,940.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,463,940.95/7,364.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,765.93

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