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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.70, 10,173.20 and 4,722.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.70, 10,173.20 and 4,722.71 is: 6,515.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.70 : 10,173.20 = 4,722.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.70/10,173.20 = 4,722.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.70x = 10,173.20 × 4,722.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.70x = 48,044,998.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,044,998.89/7,373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,515.72

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