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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.70, 10,181.97 and 6,258.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.70, 10,181.97 and 6,258.33 is: 8,641.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.70 : 10,181.97 = 6,258.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.70/10,181.97 = 6,258.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.70x = 10,181.97 × 6,258.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.70x = 63,722,128.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,722,128.31/7,373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,641.81

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