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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,388.74, 10,196.72 and 4,031.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,388.74, 10,196.72 and 4,031.75 is: 5,563.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,388.74 : 10,196.72 = 4,031.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,388.74/10,196.72 = 4,031.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,388.74x = 10,196.72 × 4,031.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,388.74x = 41,110,554.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,110,554.72/7,388.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.95

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