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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.59, 10,201.81 and 4,035.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.59, 10,201.81 and 4,035.48 is: 5,568.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.59 : 10,201.81 = 4,035.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.59/10,201.81 = 4,035.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.59x = 10,201.81 × 4,035.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.59x = 41,169,190.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,169,190.13/7,392.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,568.98

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