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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.66, 10,172.52 and 4,184.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.66, 10,172.52 and 4,184.91 is: 5,774.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.66 : 10,172.52 = 4,184.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.66/10,172.52 = 4,184.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.66x = 10,172.52 × 4,184.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.66x = 42,571,080.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,571,080.67/7,371.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,774.97

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