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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.61, 10,200.38 and 4,034.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.61, 10,200.38 and 4,034.36 is: 5,567.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.61 : 10,200.38 = 4,034.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.61/10,200.38 = 4,034.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.61x = 10,200.38 × 4,034.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.61x = 41,151,933.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,151,933.88/7,391.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,567.38

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