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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,389.44, 10,197.34 and 4,032.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,389.44, 10,197.34 and 4,032.28 is: 5,564.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,389.44 : 10,197.34 = 4,032.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,389.44/10,197.34 = 4,032.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,389.44x = 10,197.34 × 4,032.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,389.44x = 41,118,555.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,118,555.48/7,389.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,564.50

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