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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.67, 10,175.57 and 4,016.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.67, 10,175.57 and 4,016.47 is: 5,542.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.67 : 10,175.57 = 4,016.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.67/10,175.57 = 4,016.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.67x = 10,175.57 × 4,016.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.67x = 40,869,871.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,869,871.64/7,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,542.68

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