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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.97, 10,169.48 and 4,225.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.97, 10,169.48 and 4,225.77 is: 5,831.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.97 : 10,169.48 = 4,225.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.97/10,169.48 = 4,225.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.97x = 10,169.48 × 4,225.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.97x = 42,973,883.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,973,883.50/7,368.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,831.74

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