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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,397.60, 10,209.72 and 4,253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,397.60, 10,209.72 and 4,253.24 is: 5,870.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,397.60 : 10,209.72 = 4,253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,397.60/10,209.72 = 4,253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,397.60x = 10,209.72 × 4,253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,397.60x = 43,424,389.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,424,389.49/7,397.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,870.06

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