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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,388.43, 10,195.84 and 4,031.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,388.43, 10,195.84 and 4,031.26 is: 5,563.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,388.43 : 10,195.84 = 4,031.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,388.43/10,195.84 = 4,031.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,388.43x = 10,195.84 × 4,031.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,388.43x = 41,102,103.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,102,103.74/7,388.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.04

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