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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.95, 10,166.40 and 4,009.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.95, 10,166.40 and 4,009.76 is: 5,533.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.95 : 10,166.40 = 4,009.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.95/10,166.40 = 4,009.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.95x = 10,166.40 × 4,009.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.95x = 40,764,773.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,764,773.23/7,366.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.47

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