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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.36, 10,370.52 and 4,370.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.36, 10,370.52 and 4,370.48 is: 6,031.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.36 : 10,370.52 = 4,370.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.36/10,370.52 = 4,370.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.36x = 10,370.52 × 4,370.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.36x = 45,324,150.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,324,150.25/7,514.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.67

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