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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,377.17, 10,170.71 and 5,959.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,377.17, 10,170.71 and 5,959.26 is: 8,215.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,377.17 : 10,170.71 = 5,959.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,377.17/10,170.71 = 5,959.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,377.17x = 10,170.71 × 5,959.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,377.17x = 60,609,875.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,609,875.48/7,377.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,215.88

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