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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.98, 10,202.40 and 4,368.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.98, 10,202.40 and 4,368.21 is: 6,028.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.98 : 10,202.40 = 4,368.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.98/10,202.40 = 4,368.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.98x = 10,202.40 × 4,368.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.98x = 44,566,225.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,566,225.70/7,392.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,028.19

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