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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.22, 10,170.94 and 4,013.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.22, 10,170.94 and 4,013.02 is: 5,537.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.22 : 10,170.94 = 4,013.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.22/10,170.94 = 4,013.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.22x = 10,170.94 × 4,013.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.22x = 40,816,178.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,816,178.53/7,370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,537.99

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