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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,377.05, 10,184.06 and 4,862.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,377.05, 10,184.06 and 4,862.81 is: 6,713.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,377.05 : 10,184.06 = 4,862.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,377.05/10,184.06 = 4,862.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,377.05x = 10,184.06 × 4,862.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,377.05x = 49,523,148.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,523,148.81/7,377.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,713.14

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