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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.66, 10,168.65 and 4,011.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.66, 10,168.65 and 4,011.50 is: 5,535.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.66 : 10,168.65 = 4,011.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.66/10,168.65 = 4,011.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.66x = 10,168.65 × 4,011.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.66x = 40,791,564.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,791,564.90/7,368.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.82

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