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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,377.72, 10,180.68 and 4,191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,377.72, 10,180.68 and 4,191.06 is: 5,783.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,377.72 : 10,180.68 = 4,191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,377.72/10,180.68 = 4,191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,377.72x = 10,180.68 × 4,191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,377.72x = 42,667,840.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,667,840.72/7,377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,783.34

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