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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,374.76, 10,169.94 and 4,858.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,374.76, 10,169.94 and 4,858.36 is: 6,699.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,374.76 : 10,169.94 = 4,858.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,374.76/10,169.94 = 4,858.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,374.76x = 10,169.94 × 4,858.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,374.76x = 49,409,229.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,409,229.70/7,374.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.77

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