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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.75, 10,174.40 and 4,060.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.75, 10,174.40 and 4,060.75 is: 5,603.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.75 : 10,174.40 = 4,060.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.75/10,174.40 = 4,060.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.75x = 10,174.40 × 4,060.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.75x = 41,315,674.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,315,674.50/7,372.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.84

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