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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.97, 10,169.08 and 4,011.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.97, 10,169.08 and 4,011.73 is: 5,536.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.97 : 10,169.08 = 4,011.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.97/10,169.08 = 4,011.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.97x = 10,169.08 × 4,011.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.97x = 40,795,603.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,795,603.31/7,368.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,536.13

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