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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.91, 10,169.31 and 4,011.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.91, 10,169.31 and 4,011.94 is: 5,536.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.91 : 10,169.31 = 4,011.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.91/10,169.31 = 4,011.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.91x = 10,169.31 × 4,011.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.91x = 40,798,661.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,798,661.56/7,368.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,536.59

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