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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376.03, 10,177.62 and 4,391.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376.03, 10,177.62 and 4,391.37 is: 6,059.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376.03 : 10,177.62 = 4,391.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376.03/10,177.62 = 4,391.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376.03x = 10,177.62 × 4,391.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376.03x = 44,693,695.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,693,695.14/7,376.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,059.32

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