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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.52, 10,174.44 and 6,109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.52, 10,174.44 and 6,109.92 is: 8,430.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.52 : 10,174.44 = 6,109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.52/10,174.44 = 6,109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.52x = 10,174.44 × 6,109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.52x = 62,165,014.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,165,014.44/7,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,430.85

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