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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.62, 10,165.83 and 4,054.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.62, 10,165.83 and 4,054.62 is: 5,595.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.62 : 10,165.83 = 4,054.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.62/10,165.83 = 4,054.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.62x = 10,165.83 × 4,054.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.62x = 41,218,577.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,218,577.63/7,366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.32

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