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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.85, 10,166.18 and 4,009.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.85, 10,166.18 and 4,009.66 is: 5,533.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.85 : 10,166.18 = 4,009.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.85/10,166.18 = 4,009.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.85x = 10,166.18 × 4,009.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.85x = 40,762,879.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,762,879.84/7,366.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.29

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