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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.31, 10,169.64 and 4,012.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.31, 10,169.64 and 4,012.14 is: 5,536.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.31 : 10,169.64 = 4,012.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.31/10,169.64 = 4,012.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.31x = 10,169.64 × 4,012.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.31x = 40,802,019.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,802,019.43/7,369.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,536.75

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