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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.52, 10,177.85 and 4,018.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.52, 10,177.85 and 4,018.31 is: 5,545.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.52 : 10,177.85 = 4,018.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.52/10,177.85 = 4,018.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.52x = 10,177.85 × 4,018.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.52x = 40,897,685.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,897,685.45/7,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,545.06

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