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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.26, 10,170.64 and 4,013.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.26, 10,170.64 and 4,013.08 is: 5,537.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.26 : 10,170.64 = 4,013.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.26/10,170.64 = 4,013.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.26x = 10,170.64 × 4,013.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.26x = 40,815,591.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,815,591.97/7,370.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,537.88

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