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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.08, 10,158.92 and 5,269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.08, 10,158.92 and 5,269.56 is: 7,264.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.08 : 10,158.92 = 5,269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.08/10,158.92 = 5,269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.08x = 10,158.92 × 5,269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.08x = 53,533,038.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,533,038.48/7,369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,264.55

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