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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,398.24, 10,209.34 and 4,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,398.24, 10,209.34 and 4,041 is: 5,576.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,398.24 : 10,209.34 = 4,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,398.24/10,209.34 = 4,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,398.24x = 10,209.34 × 4,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,398.24x = 41,255,942.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,255,942.94/7,398.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,576.45

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