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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.14, 10,170.88 and 4,013

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.14, 10,170.88 and 4,013 is: 5,537.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.14 : 10,170.88 = 4,013 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.14/10,170.88 = 4,013/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.14x = 10,170.88 × 4,013
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.14x = 40,815,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,815,741.44/7,370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,537.99

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