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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.70, 10,178.41 and 4,018.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.70, 10,178.41 and 4,018.50 is: 5,545.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.70 : 10,178.41 = 4,018.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.70/10,178.41 = 4,018.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.70x = 10,178.41 × 4,018.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.70x = 40,901,940.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,901,940.59/7,375.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,545.50

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