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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.64, 10,182.35 and 7,177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.64, 10,182.35 and 7,177.24 is: 9,841.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.64 : 10,182.35 = 7,177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.64/10,182.35 = 7,177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.64x = 10,182.35 × 7,177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.64x = 73,081,169.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,081,169.71/7,425.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,841.73

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