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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,397.78, 10,208.97 and 4,040.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,397.78, 10,208.97 and 4,040.54 is: 5,575.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,397.78 : 10,208.97 = 4,040.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,397.78/10,208.97 = 4,040.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,397.78x = 10,208.97 × 4,040.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,397.78x = 41,249,751.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,249,751.64/7,397.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.96

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