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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,377.62, 10,182.41 and 4,191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,377.62, 10,182.41 and 4,191.12 is: 5,784.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,377.62 : 10,182.41 = 4,191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,377.62/10,182.41 = 4,191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,377.62x = 10,182.41 × 4,191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,377.62x = 42,675,681.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,675,681.24/7,377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,784.48

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