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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.41, 10,168.62 and 4,011.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.41, 10,168.62 and 4,011.44 is: 5,535.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.41 : 10,168.62 = 4,011.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.41/10,168.62 = 4,011.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.41x = 10,168.62 × 4,011.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.41x = 40,790,809.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,790,809.01/7,368.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.90

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