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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.57, 10,167.83 and 4,383.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.57, 10,167.83 and 4,383.99 is: 6,049.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.57 : 10,167.83 = 4,383.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.57/10,167.83 = 4,383.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.57x = 10,167.83 × 4,383.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.57x = 44,575,659.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,575,659.56/7,368.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.43

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