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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.03, 10,170.44 and 4,386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.03, 10,170.44 and 4,386.28 is: 6,052.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.03 : 10,170.44 = 4,386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.03/10,170.44 = 4,386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.03x = 10,170.44 × 4,386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.03x = 44,610,350.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,610,350.21/7,371.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.12

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