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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.35, 10,165.67 and 4,009.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.35, 10,165.67 and 4,009.24 is: 5,532.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.35 : 10,165.67 = 4,009.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.35/10,165.67 = 4,009.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.35x = 10,165.67 × 4,009.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.35x = 40,756,610.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,756,610.79/7,366.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.81

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