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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,383.65, 10,189.35 and 4,026.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,383.65, 10,189.35 and 4,026.51 is: 5,556.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,383.65 : 10,189.35 = 4,026.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,383.65/10,189.35 = 4,026.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,383.65x = 10,189.35 × 4,026.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,383.65x = 41,027,519.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,027,519.67/7,383.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,556.54

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