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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376.61, 10,176.93 and 4,723.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376.61, 10,176.93 and 4,723.59 is: 6,516.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376.61 : 10,176.93 = 4,723.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376.61/10,176.93 = 4,723.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376.61x = 10,176.93 × 4,723.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376.61x = 48,071,644.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,071,644.78/7,376.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,516.77

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