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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.86, 10,163.72 and 4,007.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.86, 10,163.72 and 4,007.72 is: 5,530.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.86 : 10,163.72 = 4,007.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.86/10,163.72 = 4,007.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.86x = 10,163.72 × 4,007.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.86x = 40,733,343.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,733,343.92/7,364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.77

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