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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.91, 10,173.17 and 4,014.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.91, 10,173.17 and 4,014.72 is: 5,540.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.91 : 10,173.17 = 4,014.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.91/10,173.17 = 4,014.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.91x = 10,173.17 × 4,014.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.91x = 40,842,358.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,842,358.12/7,371.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,540.27

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