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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.83, 10,207.61 and 4,039.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.83, 10,207.61 and 4,039.65 is: 5,574.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.83 : 10,207.61 = 4,039.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.83/10,207.61 = 4,039.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.83x = 10,207.61 × 4,039.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.83x = 41,235,171.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,235,171.74/7,396.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,574.71

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