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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.29, 10,168.22 and 4,011.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.29, 10,168.22 and 4,011.09 is: 5,535.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.29 : 10,168.22 = 4,011.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.29/10,168.22 = 4,011.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.29x = 10,168.22 × 4,011.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.29x = 40,785,663.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,785,663.64/7,368.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.29

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