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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.94, 10,171.90 and 4,058.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.94, 10,171.90 and 4,058.94 is: 5,601.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.94 : 10,171.90 = 4,058.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.94/10,171.90 = 4,058.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.94x = 10,171.90 × 4,058.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.94x = 41,287,111.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,287,111.49/7,370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,601.34

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