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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,377.33, 10,171.85 and 6,027.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,377.33, 10,171.85 and 6,027.95 is: 8,311.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,377.33 : 10,171.85 = 6,027.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,377.33/10,171.85 = 6,027.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,377.33x = 10,171.85 × 6,027.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,377.33x = 61,315,443.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,315,443.71/7,377.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,311.33

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