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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,388.27, 10,195.47 and 4,031.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,388.27, 10,195.47 and 4,031.09 is: 5,562.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,388.27 : 10,195.47 = 4,031.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,388.27/10,195.47 = 4,031.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,388.27x = 10,195.47 × 4,031.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,388.27x = 41,098,806.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,098,806.18/7,388.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.71

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