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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.54, 10,206.84 and 4,412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.54, 10,206.84 and 4,412.68 is: 6,089.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.54 : 10,206.84 = 4,412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.54/10,206.84 = 4,412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.54x = 10,206.84 × 4,412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.54x = 45,039,518.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,039,518.73/7,396.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,089.27

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