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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.22, 10,168.98 and 4,011.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.22, 10,168.98 and 4,011.98 is: 5,536.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.22 : 10,168.98 = 4,011.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.22/10,168.98 = 4,011.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.22x = 10,168.98 × 4,011.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.22x = 40,797,744.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,797,744.38/7,369.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,536.24

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