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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,363.63, 10,161.34 and 4,176.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,363.63, 10,161.34 and 4,176.55 is: 5,763.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,363.63 : 10,161.34 = 4,176.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,363.63/10,161.34 = 4,176.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,363.63x = 10,161.34 × 4,176.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,363.63x = 42,439,344.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,439,344.58/7,363.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,763.37

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