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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,384.68, 10,190.70 and 4,027.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,384.68, 10,190.70 and 4,027.50 is: 5,557.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,384.68 : 10,190.70 = 4,027.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,384.68/10,190.70 = 4,027.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,384.68x = 10,190.70 × 4,027.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,384.68x = 41,043,044.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,043,044.25/7,384.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.86

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