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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,389.63, 10,197.50 and 4,032.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,389.63, 10,197.50 and 4,032.59 is: 5,564.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,389.63 : 10,197.50 = 4,032.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,389.63/10,197.50 = 4,032.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,389.63x = 10,197.50 × 4,032.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,389.63x = 41,122,265.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,122,265.37/7,389.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,564.86

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