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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,406.32, 10,219.02 and 5,011.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,406.32, 10,219.02 and 5,011.96 is: 6,915.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,406.32 : 10,219.02 = 5,011.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,406.32/10,219.02 = 5,011.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,406.32x = 10,219.02 × 5,011.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,406.32x = 51,217,319.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,217,319.48/7,406.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.35

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