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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.23, 10,162.40 and 4,177.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.23, 10,162.40 and 4,177.82 is: 5,765.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.23 : 10,162.40 = 4,177.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.23/10,162.40 = 4,177.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.23x = 10,162.40 × 4,177.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.23x = 42,456,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,456,682.48/7,364.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,765.26

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