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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,390.63, 10,201.98 and 5,034.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,390.63, 10,201.98 and 5,034.07 is: 6,949.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,390.63 : 10,201.98 = 5,034.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,390.63/10,201.98 = 5,034.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,390.63x = 10,201.98 × 5,034.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,390.63x = 51,357,481.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,357,481.46/7,390.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,949.00

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