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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,365.51, 10,164.56 and 4,008.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,365.51, 10,164.56 and 4,008.51 is: 5,531.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,365.51 : 10,164.56 = 4,008.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,365.51/10,164.56 = 4,008.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,365.51x = 10,164.56 × 4,008.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,365.51x = 40,744,720.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,744,720.36/7,365.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,531.83

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