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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,383.17, 10,188.96 and 4,026.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,383.17, 10,188.96 and 4,026.12 is: 5,556.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,383.17 : 10,188.96 = 4,026.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,383.17/10,188.96 = 4,026.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,383.17x = 10,188.96 × 4,026.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,383.17x = 41,021,975.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,021,975.64/7,383.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,556.15

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