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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.27, 10,171.86 and 4,387.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.27, 10,171.86 and 4,387.32 is: 6,054.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.27 : 10,171.86 = 4,387.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.27/10,171.86 = 4,387.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.27x = 10,171.86 × 4,387.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.27x = 44,627,204.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,627,204.82/7,371.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,054.21

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