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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,397.21, 10,207.23 and 4,371.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,397.21, 10,207.23 and 4,371.98 is: 6,032.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,397.21 : 10,207.23 = 4,371.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,397.21/10,207.23 = 4,371.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,397.21x = 10,207.23 × 4,371.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,397.21x = 44,625,754.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,625,754.38/7,397.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,032.78

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