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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.29, 10,182.38 and 6,304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.29, 10,182.38 and 6,304.90 is: 8,706.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.29 : 10,182.38 = 6,304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.29/10,182.38 = 6,304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.29x = 10,182.38 × 6,304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.29x = 64,198,805.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,198,805.23/7,373.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,706.95

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