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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,397.27, 10,205.82 and 5,035.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,397.27, 10,205.82 and 5,035.31 is: 6,947.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,397.27 : 10,205.82 = 5,035.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,397.27/10,205.82 = 5,035.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,397.27x = 10,205.82 × 5,035.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,397.27x = 51,389,416.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,389,416.48/7,397.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,947.08

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