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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.62, 10,168.59 and 4,224.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.62, 10,168.59 and 4,224.62 is: 5,829.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.62 : 10,168.59 = 4,224.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.62/10,168.59 = 4,224.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.62x = 10,168.59 × 4,224.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.62x = 42,958,428.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,958,428.69/7,368.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,829.92

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