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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,388.82, 10,196.66 and 4,031.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,388.82, 10,196.66 and 4,031.62 is: 5,563.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,388.82 : 10,196.66 = 4,031.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,388.82/10,196.66 = 4,031.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,388.82x = 10,196.66 × 4,031.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,388.82x = 41,109,042.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,109,042.98/7,388.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.68

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