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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.87, 10,166.17 and 4,054.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.87, 10,166.17 and 4,054.87 is: 5,595.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.87 : 10,166.17 = 4,054.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.87/10,166.17 = 4,054.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.87x = 10,166.17 × 4,054.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.87x = 41,222,497.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,222,497.75/7,366.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.66

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