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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.58, 10,170.30 and 4,012.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.58, 10,170.30 and 4,012.58 is: 5,537.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.58 : 10,170.30 = 4,012.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.58/10,170.30 = 4,012.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.58x = 10,170.30 × 4,012.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.58x = 40,809,142.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,809,142.37/7,369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,537.51

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