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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.10, 10,171.37 and 4,538.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.10, 10,171.37 and 4,538.03 is: 6,262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.10 : 10,171.37 = 4,538.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.10/10,171.37 = 4,538.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.10x = 10,171.37 × 4,538.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.10x = 46,157,942.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,157,942.69/7,371.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,262.01

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