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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.97, 10,162.33 and 4,378.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.97, 10,162.33 and 4,378.19 is: 6,042.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.97 : 10,162.33 = 4,378.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.97/10,162.33 = 4,378.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.97x = 10,162.33 × 4,378.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.97x = 44,492,549.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,492,549.83/7,362.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,042.75

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