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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.91, 10,170.69 and 4,012.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.91, 10,170.69 and 4,012.94 is: 5,537.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.91 : 10,170.69 = 4,012.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.91/10,170.69 = 4,012.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.91x = 10,170.69 × 4,012.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.91x = 40,814,368.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,814,368.73/7,369.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,537.97

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