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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,389.16, 10,196.74 and 4,077.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,389.16, 10,196.74 and 4,077.16 is: 5,626.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,389.16 : 10,196.74 = 4,077.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,389.16/10,196.74 = 4,077.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,389.16x = 10,196.74 × 4,077.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,389.16x = 41,573,740.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,573,740.46/7,389.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.31

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