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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,386.38, 10,193.22 and 4,029.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,386.38, 10,193.22 and 4,029.17 is: 5,560.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,386.38 : 10,193.22 = 4,029.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,386.38/10,193.22 = 4,029.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,386.38x = 10,193.22 × 4,029.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,386.38x = 41,070,165.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,070,165.26/7,386.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.26

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