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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.71, 10,169.86 and 4,012.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.71, 10,169.86 and 4,012.51 is: 5,537.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.71 : 10,169.86 = 4,012.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.71/10,169.86 = 4,012.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.71x = 10,169.86 × 4,012.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.71x = 40,806,649.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,806,649.90/7,369.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,537.08

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