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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.73, 10,175.62 and 4,389.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.73, 10,175.62 and 4,389.49 is: 6,057.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.73 : 10,175.62 = 4,389.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.73/10,175.62 = 4,389.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.73x = 10,175.62 × 4,389.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.73x = 44,665,782.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,665,782.23/7,373.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,057.42

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