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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376.27, 10,178.66 and 4,723.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376.27, 10,178.66 and 4,723.31 is: 6,517.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376.27 : 10,178.66 = 4,723.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376.27/10,178.66 = 4,723.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376.27x = 10,178.66 × 4,723.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376.27x = 48,077,003.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,077,003.82/7,376.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,517.80

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