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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,438.36, 10,265.22 and 4,081.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,438.36, 10,265.22 and 4,081.31 is: 5,632.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,438.36 : 10,265.22 = 4,081.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,438.36/10,265.22 = 4,081.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,438.36x = 10,265.22 × 4,081.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,438.36x = 41,895,545.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,895,545.04/7,438.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.36

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