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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376.06, 10,178.97 and 4,391.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376.06, 10,178.97 and 4,391.99 is: 6,060.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376.06 : 10,178.97 = 4,391.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376.06/10,178.97 = 4,391.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376.06x = 10,178.97 × 4,391.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376.06x = 44,705,912.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,705,912.49/7,376.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.95

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