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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.44, 10,168.26 and 4,385.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.44, 10,168.26 and 4,385.18 is: 6,049.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.44 : 10,168.26 = 4,385.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.44/10,168.26 = 4,385.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.44x = 10,168.26 × 4,385.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.44x = 44,589,650.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,589,650.39/7,370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.79

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