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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.76, 10,167.14 and 5,009.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.76, 10,167.14 and 5,009.66 is: 6,914.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.76 : 10,167.14 = 5,009.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.76/10,167.14 = 5,009.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.76x = 10,167.14 × 5,009.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.76x = 50,933,889.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,933,889.52/7,366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,914.02

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