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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.67, 10,170.68 and 6,661.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.67, 10,170.68 and 6,661.23 is: 9,190.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.67 : 10,170.68 = 6,661.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.67/10,170.68 = 6,661.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.67x = 10,170.68 × 6,661.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.67x = 67,749,293.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,749,293.53/7,371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,190.49

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