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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,389.39, 10,194.14 and 4,868.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,389.39, 10,194.14 and 4,868.27 is: 6,716.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,389.39 : 10,194.14 = 4,868.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,389.39/10,194.14 = 4,868.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,389.39x = 10,194.14 × 4,868.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,389.39x = 49,627,774.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,627,774.97/7,389.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,716.09

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