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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,381.75, 10,186.82 and 4,238.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,381.75, 10,186.82 and 4,238.95 is: 5,849.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,381.75 : 10,186.82 = 4,238.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,381.75/10,186.82 = 4,238.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,381.75x = 10,186.82 × 4,238.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,381.75x = 43,181,420.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,181,420.64/7,381.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,849.75

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