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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,377.71, 10,172.37 and 6,028.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,377.71, 10,172.37 and 6,028.33 is: 8,311.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,377.71 : 10,172.37 = 6,028.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,377.71/10,172.37 = 6,028.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,377.71x = 10,172.37 × 6,028.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,377.71x = 61,322,377.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,322,377.81/7,377.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,311.85

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