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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.94, 10,207.98 and 4,039.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.94, 10,207.98 and 4,039.95 is: 5,575.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.94 : 10,207.98 = 4,039.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.94/10,207.98 = 4,039.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.94x = 10,207.98 × 4,039.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.94x = 41,239,728.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,239,728.80/7,396.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.25

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