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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.47, 10,171.46 and 4,013.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.47, 10,171.46 and 4,013.34 is: 5,538.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.47 : 10,171.46 = 4,013.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.47/10,171.46 = 4,013.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.47x = 10,171.46 × 4,013.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.47x = 40,821,456.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,821,456.35/7,370.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,538.52

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