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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376.76, 10,179.96 and 4,019.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376.76, 10,179.96 and 4,019.64 is: 5,547.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376.76 : 10,179.96 = 4,019.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376.76/10,179.96 = 4,019.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376.76x = 10,179.96 × 4,019.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376.76x = 40,919,774.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,919,774.41/7,376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,547.12

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