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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,535.38, 10,398.18 and 4,391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,535.38, 10,398.18 and 4,391.86 is: 6,060.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,535.38 : 10,398.18 = 4,391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,535.38/10,398.18 = 4,391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,535.38x = 10,398.18 × 4,391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,535.38x = 45,667,350.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,667,350.81/7,535.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.39

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