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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.77, 10,166.01 and 4,009.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.77, 10,166.01 and 4,009.65 is: 5,533.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.77 : 10,166.01 = 4,009.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.77/10,166.01 = 4,009.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.77x = 10,166.01 × 4,009.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.77x = 40,762,146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,762,146.02/7,366.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.24

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