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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.62, 10,201.86 and 4,035.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.62, 10,201.86 and 4,035.51 is: 5,569.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.62 : 10,201.86 = 4,035.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.62/10,201.86 = 4,035.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.62x = 10,201.86 × 4,035.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.62x = 41,169,708.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,169,708.05/7,392.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.03

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