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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.46, 10,168.34 and 4,011.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.46, 10,168.34 and 4,011.35 is: 5,535.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.46 : 10,168.34 = 4,011.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.46/10,168.34 = 4,011.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.46x = 10,168.34 × 4,011.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.46x = 40,788,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,788,699.76/7,368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.58

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