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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.59, 10,173.95 and 4,388.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.59, 10,173.95 and 4,388.84 is: 6,055.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.59 : 10,173.95 = 4,388.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.59/10,173.95 = 4,388.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.59x = 10,173.95 × 4,388.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.59x = 44,651,838.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,651,838.72/7,373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,055.64

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