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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,393.46, 10,202.93 and 4,081.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,393.46, 10,202.93 and 4,081.46 is: 5,632.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,393.46 : 10,202.93 = 4,081.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,393.46/10,202.93 = 4,081.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,393.46x = 10,202.93 × 4,081.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,393.46x = 41,642,850.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,642,850.68/7,393.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.39

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