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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.23, 10,163.66 and 4,718.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.23, 10,163.66 and 4,718.03 is: 6,501.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.23 : 10,163.66 = 4,718.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.23/10,163.66 = 4,718.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.23x = 10,163.66 × 4,718.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.23x = 47,952,378.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,952,378.38/7,375.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,501.81

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