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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.42, 10,168.02 and 4,011.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.42, 10,168.02 and 4,011.14 is: 5,535.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.42 : 10,168.02 = 4,011.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.42/10,168.02 = 4,011.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.42x = 10,168.02 × 4,011.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.42x = 40,785,351.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,785,351.74/7,368.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.16

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