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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.94, 10,194.22 and 4,738.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.94, 10,194.22 and 4,738.83 is: 6,535.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.94 : 10,194.22 = 4,738.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.94/10,194.22 = 4,738.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.94x = 10,194.22 × 4,738.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.94x = 48,308,663.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,308,663.72/7,391.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,535.32

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