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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.21, 10,201.47 and 4,035.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.21, 10,201.47 and 4,035.24 is: 5,568.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.21 : 10,201.47 = 4,035.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.21/10,201.47 = 4,035.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.21x = 10,201.47 × 4,035.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.21x = 41,165,379.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,165,379.80/7,392.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,568.75

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