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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.83, 10,168.85 and 4,011.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.83, 10,168.85 and 4,011.72 is: 5,536.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.83 : 10,168.85 = 4,011.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.83/10,168.85 = 4,011.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.83x = 10,168.85 × 4,011.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.83x = 40,794,588.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,794,588.95/7,368.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,536.10

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