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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376.58, 10,170.82 and 6,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376.58, 10,170.82 and 6,027.20 is: 8,310.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376.58 : 10,170.82 = 6,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376.58/10,170.82 = 6,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376.58x = 10,170.82 × 6,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376.58x = 61,301,561.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,301,561.12/7,376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,310.30

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