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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.13, 10,174.91 and 4,061.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.13, 10,174.91 and 4,061.13 is: 5,604.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.13 : 10,174.91 = 4,061.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.13/10,174.91 = 4,061.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.13x = 10,174.91 × 4,061.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.13x = 41,321,591.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,321,591.53/7,373.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.35

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