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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.91, 10,209.05 and 4,371.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.91, 10,209.05 and 4,371.91 is: 6,034.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.91 : 10,209.05 = 4,371.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.91/10,209.05 = 4,371.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.91x = 10,209.05 × 4,371.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.91x = 44,632,996.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,632,996.74/7,396.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.01

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