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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,380.58, 10,176.33 and 6,031.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,380.58, 10,176.33 and 6,031.21 is: 8,315.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,380.58 : 10,176.33 = 6,031.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,380.58/10,176.33 = 6,031.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,380.58x = 10,176.33 × 6,031.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,380.58x = 61,375,583.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,375,583.26/7,380.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,315.82

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