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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.35, 10,168.56 and 4,011.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.35, 10,168.56 and 4,011.30 is: 5,535.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.35 : 10,168.56 = 4,011.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.35/10,168.56 = 4,011.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.35x = 10,168.56 × 4,011.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.35x = 40,789,144.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,789,144.73/7,368.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.73

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