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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,388.51, 10,196.09 and 4,031.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,388.51, 10,196.09 and 4,031.33 is: 5,563.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,388.51 : 10,196.09 = 4,031.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,388.51/10,196.09 = 4,031.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,388.51x = 10,196.09 × 4,031.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,388.51x = 41,103,803.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,103,803.50/7,388.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.21

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