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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.01, 10,170.78 and 4,013.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.01, 10,170.78 and 4,013.01 is: 5,538.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.01 : 10,170.78 = 4,013.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.01/10,170.78 = 4,013.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.01x = 10,170.78 × 4,013.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.01x = 40,815,441.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,815,441.85/7,370.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,538.04

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