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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.62, 10,168.59 and 4,056.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.62, 10,168.59 and 4,056.62 is: 5,598.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.62 : 10,168.59 = 4,056.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.62/10,168.59 = 4,056.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.62x = 10,168.59 × 4,056.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.62x = 41,250,105.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,250,105.57/7,368.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.08

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