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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.45, 10,173.99 and 4,015.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.45, 10,173.99 and 4,015.27 is: 5,541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.45 : 10,173.99 = 4,015.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.45/10,173.99 = 4,015.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.45x = 10,173.99 × 4,015.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.45x = 40,851,316.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,851,316.83/7,372.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,541.08

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