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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.66, 10,171.41 and 4,013.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.66, 10,171.41 and 4,013.51 is: 5,538.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.66 : 10,171.41 = 4,013.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.66/10,171.41 = 4,013.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.66x = 10,171.41 × 4,013.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.66x = 40,823,055.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,823,055.75/7,370.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,538.59

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