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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.83, 10,170.27 and 4,012.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.83, 10,170.27 and 4,012.61 is: 5,537.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.83 : 10,170.27 = 4,012.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.83/10,170.27 = 4,012.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.83x = 10,170.27 × 4,012.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.83x = 40,809,276.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,809,276.25/7,369.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,537.34

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