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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,384.95, 10,191.07 and 4,027.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,384.95, 10,191.07 and 4,027.80 is: 5,558.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,384.95 : 10,191.07 = 4,027.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,384.95/10,191.07 = 4,027.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,384.95x = 10,191.07 × 4,027.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,384.95x = 41,047,591.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,047,591.75/7,384.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.28

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