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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,367.29, 10,165.19 and 6,177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,367.29, 10,165.19 and 6,177.08 is: 8,522.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,367.29 : 10,165.19 = 6,177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,367.29/10,165.19 = 6,177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,367.29x = 10,165.19 × 6,177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,367.29x = 62,791,200.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,791,200.58/7,367.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,522.98

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