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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,438.92, 10,265.54 and 4,081.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,438.92, 10,265.54 and 4,081.65 is: 5,632.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,438.92 : 10,265.54 = 4,081.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,438.92/10,265.54 = 4,081.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,438.92x = 10,265.54 × 4,081.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,438.92x = 41,900,320.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,900,320.93/7,438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.58

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