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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.29, 10,181.57 and 5,029.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.29, 10,181.57 and 5,029.76 is: 6,943.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.29 : 10,181.57 = 5,029.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.29/10,181.57 = 5,029.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.29x = 10,181.57 × 5,029.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.29x = 51,210,853.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,210,853.52/7,375.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,943.57

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