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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.28, 10,172.36 and 4,387.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.28, 10,172.36 and 4,387.12 is: 6,054.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.28 : 10,172.36 = 4,387.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.28/10,172.36 = 4,387.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.28x = 10,172.36 × 4,387.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.28x = 44,627,364.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,627,364.00/7,371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,054.22

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