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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.94, 10,171.77 and 4,013.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.94, 10,171.77 and 4,013.69 is: 5,538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.94 : 10,171.77 = 4,013.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.94/10,171.77 = 4,013.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.94x = 10,171.77 × 4,013.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.94x = 40,826,322.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,826,322.84/7,370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,538.82

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