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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.62, 10,176.60 and 4,720.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.62, 10,176.60 and 4,720.06 is: 6,514.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.62 : 10,176.60 = 4,720.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.62/10,176.60 = 4,720.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.62x = 10,176.60 × 4,720.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.62x = 48,034,162.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,034,162.60/7,373.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,514.33

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