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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.59, 10,207.16 and 4,039.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.59, 10,207.16 and 4,039.32 is: 5,574.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.59 : 10,207.16 = 4,039.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.59/10,207.16 = 4,039.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.59x = 10,207.16 × 4,039.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.59x = 41,229,944.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,229,944.59/7,396.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,574.18

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