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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.58, 10,207.11 and 4,039.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.58, 10,207.11 and 4,039.44 is: 5,574.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.58 : 10,207.11 = 4,039.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.58/10,207.11 = 4,039.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.58x = 10,207.11 × 4,039.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.58x = 41,230,985.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,230,985.29/7,396.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,574.33

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