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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,385.04, 10,191.03 and 4,027.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,385.04, 10,191.03 and 4,027.79 is: 5,558.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,385.04 : 10,191.03 = 4,027.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,385.04/10,191.03 = 4,027.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,385.04x = 10,191.03 × 4,027.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,385.04x = 41,047,277.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,047,277.77/7,385.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.17

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