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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.61, 10,174.77 and 4,186.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.61, 10,174.77 and 4,186.43 is: 5,777.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.61 : 10,174.77 = 4,186.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.61/10,174.77 = 4,186.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.61x = 10,174.77 × 4,186.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.61x = 42,595,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,595,911.50/7,372.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,777.59

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