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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.40, 10,168.95 and 4,713.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.40, 10,168.95 and 4,713.21 is: 6,502.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.40 : 10,168.95 = 4,713.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.40/10,168.95 = 4,713.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.40x = 10,168.95 × 4,713.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.40x = 47,928,396.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,928,396.83/7,370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,502.82

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