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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,390.92, 10,201.14 and 5,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,390.92, 10,201.14 and 5,034 is: 6,948.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,390.92 : 10,201.14 = 5,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,390.92/10,201.14 = 5,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,390.92x = 10,201.14 × 5,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,390.92x = 51,352,538.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,352,538.76/7,390.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.06

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