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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,383.57, 10,184.07 and 7,139.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,383.57, 10,184.07 and 7,139.49 is: 9,847.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,383.57 : 10,184.07 = 7,139.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,383.57/10,184.07 = 7,139.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,383.57x = 10,184.07 × 7,139.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,383.57x = 72,709,065.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,709,065.92/7,383.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,847.41

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