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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.95, 10,179.53 and 4,348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.95, 10,179.53 and 4,348.14 is: 6,002.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.95 : 10,179.53 = 4,348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.95/10,179.53 = 4,348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.95x = 10,179.53 × 4,348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.95x = 44,262,021.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,262,021.57/7,373.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,002.48

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