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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.28, 10,168.68 and 4,224.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.28, 10,168.68 and 4,224.94 is: 5,830.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.28 : 10,168.68 = 4,224.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.28/10,168.68 = 4,224.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.28x = 10,168.68 × 4,224.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.28x = 42,962,062.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,962,062.88/7,368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,830.68

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