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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.69, 10,168.83 and 4,011.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.69, 10,168.83 and 4,011.51 is: 5,535.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.69 : 10,168.83 = 4,011.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.69/10,168.83 = 4,011.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.69x = 10,168.83 × 4,011.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.69x = 40,792,363.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,792,363.23/7,368.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.90

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