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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.30, 10,182.51 and 6,362.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.30, 10,182.51 and 6,362.82 is: 8,787.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.30 : 10,182.51 = 6,362.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.30/10,182.51 = 6,362.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.30x = 10,182.51 × 6,362.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.30x = 64,789,478.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,789,478.28/7,373.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,787.05

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