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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.44, 10,175.35 and 4,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.44, 10,175.35 and 4,061.44 is: 5,604.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.44 : 10,175.35 = 4,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.44/10,175.35 = 4,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.44x = 10,175.35 × 4,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.44x = 41,326,537.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,326,537.91/7,373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.79

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