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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,383.77, 10,189.26 and 4,026.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,383.77, 10,189.26 and 4,026.59 is: 5,556.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,383.77 : 10,189.26 = 4,026.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,383.77/10,189.26 = 4,026.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,383.77x = 10,189.26 × 4,026.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,383.77x = 41,027,921.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,027,921.48/7,383.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,556.50

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