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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.77, 10,174.51 and 4,389.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.77, 10,174.51 and 4,389.12 is: 6,056.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.77 : 10,174.51 = 4,389.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.77/10,174.51 = 4,389.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.77x = 10,174.51 × 4,389.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.77x = 44,657,150.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,657,150.82/7,373.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,056.22

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