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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.92, 10,202.52 and 5,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.92, 10,202.52 and 5,035 is: 6,949.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.92 : 10,202.52 = 5,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.92/10,202.52 = 5,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.92x = 10,202.52 × 5,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.92x = 51,369,688.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,369,688.20/7,391.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,949.44

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