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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,515.33, 10,373.72 and 4,374.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,515.33, 10,373.72 and 4,374.15 is: 6,037.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,515.33 : 10,373.72 = 4,374.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,515.33/10,373.72 = 4,374.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,515.33x = 10,373.72 × 4,374.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,515.33x = 45,376,185.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,376,185.47/7,515.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,037.82

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