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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.92, 10,170.63 and 4,386.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.92, 10,170.63 and 4,386.15 is: 6,052.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.92 : 10,170.63 = 4,386.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.92/10,170.63 = 4,386.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.92x = 10,170.63 × 4,386.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.92x = 44,609,908.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,609,908.77/7,369.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.97

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