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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,385, 10,191.14 and 4,027.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,385, 10,191.14 and 4,027.82 is: 5,558.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,385 : 10,191.14 = 4,027.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,385/10,191.14 = 4,027.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,385x = 10,191.14 × 4,027.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,385x = 41,048,077.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,048,077.51/7,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.30

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