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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.46, 10,174.71 and 4,388.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.46, 10,174.71 and 4,388.82 is: 6,056.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.46 : 10,174.71 = 4,388.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.46/10,174.71 = 4,388.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.46x = 10,174.71 × 4,388.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.46x = 44,654,970.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,654,970.74/7,373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,056.18

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