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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.44, 10,161.06 and 5,009.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.44, 10,161.06 and 5,009.48 is: 6,905.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.44 : 10,161.06 = 5,009.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.44/10,161.06 = 5,009.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.44x = 10,161.06 × 5,009.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.44x = 50,901,626.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,901,626.85/7,371.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,905.25

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