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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.51, 10,207.10 and 4,039.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.51, 10,207.10 and 4,039.31 is: 5,574.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.51 : 10,207.10 = 4,039.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.51/10,207.10 = 4,039.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.51x = 10,207.10 × 4,039.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.51x = 41,229,641.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,229,641.10/7,396.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,574.20

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