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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.93, 10,207.72 and 4,412.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.93, 10,207.72 and 4,412.89 is: 6,089.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.93 : 10,207.72 = 4,412.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.93/10,207.72 = 4,412.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.93x = 10,207.72 × 4,412.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.93x = 45,045,545.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,045,545.51/7,396.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,089.76

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