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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.60, 10,009.96 and 3,941.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.60, 10,009.96 and 3,941.60 is: 5,439.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.60 : 10,009.96 = 3,941.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.60/10,009.96 = 3,941.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.60x = 10,009.96 × 3,941.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.60x = 39,455,258.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,455,258.34/7,253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.40

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