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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.32, 10,165.49 and 4,009.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.32, 10,165.49 and 4,009.14 is: 5,532.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.32 : 10,165.49 = 4,009.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.32/10,165.49 = 4,009.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.32x = 10,165.49 × 4,009.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.32x = 40,754,880.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,754,880.15/7,366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.59

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