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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,389.12, 10,196.96 and 4,031.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,389.12, 10,196.96 and 4,031.91 is: 5,564.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,389.12 : 10,196.96 = 4,031.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,389.12/10,196.96 = 4,031.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,389.12x = 10,196.96 × 4,031.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,389.12x = 41,113,204.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,113,204.83/7,389.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,564.02

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