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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,516.41, 10,373.91 and 4,374.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,516.41, 10,373.91 and 4,374.42 is: 6,037.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,516.41 : 10,373.91 = 4,374.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,516.41/10,373.91 = 4,374.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,516.41x = 10,373.91 × 4,374.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,516.41x = 45,379,839.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,379,839.38/7,516.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,037.44

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