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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.50, 10,172.73 and 4,059.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.50, 10,172.73 and 4,059.50 is: 5,602.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.50 : 10,172.73 = 4,059.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.50/10,172.73 = 4,059.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.50x = 10,172.73 × 4,059.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.50x = 41,296,197.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,296,197.44/7,371.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.14

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