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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.54, 10,207.25 and 4,039.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.54, 10,207.25 and 4,039.39 is: 5,574.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.54 : 10,207.25 = 4,039.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.54/10,207.25 = 4,039.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.54x = 10,207.25 × 4,039.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.54x = 41,231,063.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,231,063.58/7,396.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,574.37

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