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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.51, 10,161.74 and 4,377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.51, 10,161.74 and 4,377.76 is: 6,042.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.51 : 10,161.74 = 4,377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.51/10,161.74 = 4,377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.51x = 10,161.74 × 4,377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.51x = 44,485,658.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,485,658.90/7,362.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,042.19

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