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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.76, 10,170.16 and 4,385.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.76, 10,170.16 and 4,385.54 is: 6,051.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.76 : 10,170.16 = 4,385.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.76/10,170.16 = 4,385.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.76x = 10,170.16 × 4,385.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.76x = 44,601,643.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,601,643.49/7,369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,051.98

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