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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.03, 10,370.01 and 4,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.03, 10,370.01 and 4,370 is: 6,030.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.03 : 10,370.01 = 4,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.03/10,370.01 = 4,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.03x = 10,370.01 × 4,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.03x = 45,316,943.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,316,943.70/7,514.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,030.98

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