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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.98, 10,168.94 and 4,011.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.98, 10,168.94 and 4,011.73 is: 5,536.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.98 : 10,168.94 = 4,011.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.98/10,168.94 = 4,011.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.98x = 10,168.94 × 4,011.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.98x = 40,794,990.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,794,990.82/7,368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,536.05

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