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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,388.72, 10,196.58 and 4,031.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,388.72, 10,196.58 and 4,031.67 is: 5,563.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,388.72 : 10,196.58 = 4,031.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,388.72/10,196.58 = 4,031.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,388.72x = 10,196.58 × 4,031.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,388.72x = 41,109,299.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,109,299.04/7,388.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.79

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