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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,389.38, 10,197.37 and 4,032.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,389.38, 10,197.37 and 4,032.27 is: 5,564.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,389.38 : 10,197.37 = 4,032.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,389.38/10,197.37 = 4,032.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,389.38x = 10,197.37 × 4,032.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,389.38x = 41,118,504.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,118,504.59/7,389.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,564.54

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