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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,395.84, 10,205.96 and 4,038.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,395.84, 10,205.96 and 4,038.62 is: 5,573.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,395.84 : 10,205.96 = 4,038.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,395.84/10,205.96 = 4,038.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,395.84x = 10,205.96 × 4,038.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,395.84x = 41,217,922.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,217,922.95/7,395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,573.12

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