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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,389.13, 10,196.68 and 4,031.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,389.13, 10,196.68 and 4,031.89 is: 5,563.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,389.13 : 10,196.68 = 4,031.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,389.13/10,196.68 = 4,031.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,389.13x = 10,196.68 × 4,031.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,389.13x = 41,111,892.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,111,892.13/7,389.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.83

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