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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.48, 10,168.60 and 4,056.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.48, 10,168.60 and 4,056.48 is: 5,598.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.48 : 10,168.60 = 4,056.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.48/10,168.60 = 4,056.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.48x = 10,168.60 × 4,056.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.48x = 41,248,722.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,248,722.53/7,368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.00

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