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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,390.16, 10,198.12 and 4,078.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,390.16, 10,198.12 and 4,078.16 is: 5,627.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,390.16 : 10,198.12 = 4,078.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,390.16/10,198.12 = 4,078.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,390.16x = 10,198.12 × 4,078.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,390.16x = 41,589,565.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,589,565.06/7,390.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,627.69

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