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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.08, 10,179.09 and 4,392.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.08, 10,179.09 and 4,392.66 is: 6,062.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.08 : 10,179.09 = 4,392.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.08/10,179.09 = 4,392.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.08x = 10,179.09 × 4,392.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.08x = 44,713,281.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,713,281.48/7,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.75

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