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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.53, 10,169.73 and 4,182.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.53, 10,169.73 and 4,182.74 is: 5,772.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.53 : 10,169.73 = 4,182.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.53/10,169.73 = 4,182.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.53x = 10,169.73 × 4,182.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.53x = 42,537,323.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,537,323.75/7,369.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,772.06

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