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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,388.98, 10,196.76 and 4,031.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,388.98, 10,196.76 and 4,031.76 is: 5,563.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,388.98 : 10,196.76 = 4,031.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,388.98/10,196.76 = 4,031.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,388.98x = 10,196.76 × 4,031.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,388.98x = 41,110,919.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,110,919.78/7,388.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.82

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