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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,393.63, 10,203.32 and 4,036.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,393.63, 10,203.32 and 4,036.43 is: 5,570.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,393.63 : 10,203.32 = 4,036.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,393.63/10,203.32 = 4,036.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,393.63x = 10,203.32 × 4,036.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,393.63x = 41,184,999.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,184,999.84/7,393.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,570.34

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