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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.05, 10,206.77 and 4,039.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.05, 10,206.77 and 4,039.09 is: 5,574.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.05 : 10,206.77 = 4,039.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.05/10,206.77 = 4,039.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.05x = 10,206.77 × 4,039.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.05x = 41,226,062.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,226,062.64/7,396.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,574.06

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