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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.62, 10,110.68 and 4,182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.62, 10,110.68 and 4,182.66 is: 5,771.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.62 : 10,110.68 = 4,182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.62/10,110.68 = 4,182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.62x = 10,110.68 × 4,182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.62x = 42,289,536.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,289,536.81/7,327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,771.25

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