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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.72, 10,170.02 and 4,012.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.72, 10,170.02 and 4,012.47 is: 5,537.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.72 : 10,170.02 = 4,012.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.72/10,170.02 = 4,012.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.72x = 10,170.02 × 4,012.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.72x = 40,806,910.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,806,910.18/7,369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,537.11

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