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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376.43, 10,178.73 and 4,391.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376.43, 10,178.73 and 4,391.69 is: 6,060.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376.43 : 10,178.73 = 4,391.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376.43/10,178.73 = 4,391.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376.43x = 10,178.73 × 4,391.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376.43x = 44,701,775.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,701,775.86/7,376.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.08

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