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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,390.08, 10,197.90 and 4,246.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,390.08, 10,197.90 and 4,246.26 is: 5,859.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,390.08 : 10,197.90 = 4,246.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,390.08/10,197.90 = 4,246.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,390.08x = 10,197.90 × 4,246.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,390.08x = 43,302,934.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,302,934.85/7,390.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,859.60

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