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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,385.06, 10,191.39 and 4,027.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,385.06, 10,191.39 and 4,027.89 is: 5,558.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,385.06 : 10,191.39 = 4,027.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,385.06/10,191.39 = 4,027.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,385.06x = 10,191.39 × 4,027.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,385.06x = 41,049,811.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,049,811.97/7,385.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.49

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