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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.64, 10,170.36 and 4,012.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.64, 10,170.36 and 4,012.51 is: 5,537.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.64 : 10,170.36 = 4,012.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.64/10,170.36 = 4,012.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.64x = 10,170.36 × 4,012.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.64x = 40,808,693.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,808,693.45/7,369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,537.41

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