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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.63, 10,175.60 and 4,061.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.63, 10,175.60 and 4,061.63 is: 5,605.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.63 : 10,175.60 = 4,061.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.63/10,175.60 = 4,061.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.63x = 10,175.60 × 4,061.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.63x = 41,329,481.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,329,481.50/7,373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.04

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