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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.70, 10,174.95 and 4,389.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.70, 10,174.95 and 4,389.66 is: 6,057.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.70 : 10,174.95 = 4,389.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.70/10,174.95 = 4,389.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.70x = 10,174.95 × 4,389.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.70x = 44,664,571.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,664,571.02/7,373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,057.28

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