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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.25, 10,169.36 and 4,011.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.25, 10,169.36 and 4,011.98 is: 5,536.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.25 : 10,169.36 = 4,011.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.25/10,169.36 = 4,011.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.25x = 10,169.36 × 4,011.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.25x = 40,799,335.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,799,335.74/7,369.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,536.43

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