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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.44, 10,166.58 and 5,013.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.44, 10,166.58 and 5,013.48 is: 6,910.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.44 : 10,166.58 = 5,013.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.44/10,166.58 = 5,013.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.44x = 10,166.58 × 5,013.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.44x = 50,969,945.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,969,945.50/7,375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,910.77

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