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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376.70, 10,176.41 and 4,391.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376.70, 10,176.41 and 4,391.91 is: 6,058.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376.70 : 10,176.41 = 4,391.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376.70/10,176.41 = 4,391.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376.70x = 10,176.41 × 4,391.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376.70x = 44,693,854.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,693,854.88/7,376.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,058.79

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