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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.41, 10,180.83 and 4,724.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.41, 10,180.83 and 4,724.43 is: 6,524.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.41 : 10,180.83 = 4,724.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.41/10,180.83 = 4,724.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.41x = 10,180.83 × 4,724.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.41x = 48,098,629.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,098,629.42/7,372.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,524.14

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