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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.74, 10,168.59 and 4,225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.74, 10,168.59 and 4,225.92 is: 5,830.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.74 : 10,168.59 = 4,225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.74/10,168.59 = 4,225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.74x = 10,168.59 × 4,225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.74x = 42,971,626.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,971,626.72/7,369.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,830.82

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