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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.96, 10,179.06 and 4,018.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.96, 10,179.06 and 4,018.96 is: 5,546.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.96 : 10,179.06 = 4,018.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.96/10,179.06 = 4,018.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.96x = 10,179.06 × 4,018.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.96x = 40,909,234.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,909,234.98/7,375.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,546.29

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