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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.98, 10,171.11 and 4,183.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.98, 10,171.11 and 4,183.82 is: 5,773.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.98 : 10,171.11 = 4,183.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.98/10,171.11 = 4,183.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.98x = 10,171.11 × 4,183.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.98x = 42,554,093.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,554,093.44/7,369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,773.98

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