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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.11, 10,174.86 and 4,722.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.11, 10,174.86 and 4,722.09 is: 6,514.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.11 : 10,174.86 = 4,722.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.11/10,174.86 = 4,722.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.11x = 10,174.86 × 4,722.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.11x = 48,046,604.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,046,604.66/7,375.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,514.70

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