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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,389.63, 10,197.69 and 4,246.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,389.63, 10,197.69 and 4,246.42 is: 5,860.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,389.63 : 10,197.69 = 4,246.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,389.63/10,197.69 = 4,246.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,389.63x = 10,197.69 × 4,246.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,389.63x = 43,303,674.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,303,674.77/7,389.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,860.06

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