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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.94, 10,161.17 and 4,177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.94, 10,161.17 and 4,177.92 is: 5,764.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.94 : 10,161.17 = 4,177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.94/10,161.17 = 4,177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.94x = 10,161.17 × 4,177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.94x = 42,452,534.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,452,534.48/7,364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,764.14

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