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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.89, 10,197.27 and 5,002.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.89, 10,197.27 and 5,002.70 is: 6,901.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.89 : 10,197.27 = 5,002.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.89/10,197.27 = 5,002.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.89x = 10,197.27 × 5,002.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.89x = 51,013,831.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,013,831.64/7,391.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.33

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