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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.35, 10,206.66 and 4,039.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.35, 10,206.66 and 4,039.16 is: 5,573.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.35 : 10,206.66 = 4,039.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.35/10,206.66 = 4,039.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.35x = 10,206.66 × 4,039.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.35x = 41,226,335.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,226,335.19/7,396.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,573.88

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