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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,358.14, 10,151.97 and 4,170.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,358.14, 10,151.97 and 4,170.91 is: 5,754.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,358.14 : 10,151.97 = 4,170.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,358.14/10,151.97 = 4,170.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,358.14x = 10,151.97 × 4,170.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,358.14x = 42,342,953.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,342,953.19/7,358.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,754.57

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