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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,399.50, 10,211.31 and 4,087.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,399.50, 10,211.31 and 4,087.50 is: 5,640.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,399.50 : 10,211.31 = 4,087.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,399.50/10,211.31 = 4,087.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,399.50x = 10,211.31 × 4,087.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,399.50x = 41,738,729.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,738,729.63/7,399.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,640.75

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