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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,363.74, 10,152.06 and 5,001.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,363.74, 10,152.06 and 5,001.78 is: 6,895.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,363.74 : 10,152.06 = 5,001.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,363.74/10,152.06 = 5,001.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,363.74x = 10,152.06 × 5,001.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,363.74x = 50,778,370.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,778,370.67/7,363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,895.73

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