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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,388.55, 10,195.89 and 4,031.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,388.55, 10,195.89 and 4,031.28 is: 5,563.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,388.55 : 10,195.89 = 4,031.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,388.55/10,195.89 = 4,031.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,388.55x = 10,195.89 × 4,031.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,388.55x = 41,102,487.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,102,487.44/7,388.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.00

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