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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.14, 10,176.84 and 4,391.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.14, 10,176.84 and 4,391.10 is: 6,059.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.14 : 10,176.84 = 4,391.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.14/10,176.84 = 4,391.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.14x = 10,176.84 × 4,391.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.14x = 44,687,522.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,687,522.12/7,375.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,059.21

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