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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,377.02, 10,179.90 and 4,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,377.02, 10,179.90 and 4,233 is: 5,841.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,377.02 : 10,179.90 = 4,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,377.02/10,179.90 = 4,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,377.02x = 10,179.90 × 4,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,377.02x = 43,091,516.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,091,516.70/7,377.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,841.32

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