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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.48, 10,169.63 and 4,012.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.48, 10,169.63 and 4,012.23 is: 5,536.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.48 : 10,169.63 = 4,012.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.48/10,169.63 = 4,012.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.48x = 10,169.63 × 4,012.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.48x = 40,802,843.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,802,843.73/7,369.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,536.74

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