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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,377.51, 10,181.88 and 4,191.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,377.51, 10,181.88 and 4,191.78 is: 5,785.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,377.51 : 10,181.88 = 4,191.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,377.51/10,181.88 = 4,191.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,377.51x = 10,181.88 × 4,191.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,377.51x = 42,680,200.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,680,200.95/7,377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,785.18

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