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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.13, 10,169.40 and 4,057.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.13, 10,169.40 and 4,057.13 is: 5,598.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.13 : 10,169.40 = 4,057.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.13/10,169.40 = 4,057.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.13x = 10,169.40 × 4,057.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.13x = 41,258,526.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,258,526.98/7,369.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.84

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