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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,174.99, 10,762.42 and 4,251.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,174.99, 10,762.42 and 4,251.19 is: 6,376.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,174.99 : 10,762.42 = 4,251.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,174.99/10,762.42 = 4,251.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,174.99x = 10,762.42 × 4,251.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,174.99x = 45,753,092.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,753,092.28/7,174.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,376.75

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