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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,388.31, 10,195.88 and 4,031.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,388.31, 10,195.88 and 4,031.14 is: 5,562.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,388.31 : 10,195.88 = 4,031.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,388.31/10,195.88 = 4,031.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,388.31x = 10,195.88 × 4,031.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,388.31x = 41,101,019.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,101,019.70/7,388.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.98

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