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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.23, 10,170.59 and 4,183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.23, 10,170.59 and 4,183.32 is: 5,773.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.23 : 10,170.59 = 4,183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.23/10,170.59 = 4,183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.23x = 10,170.59 × 4,183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.23x = 42,546,832.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,546,832.56/7,369.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,773.58

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