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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,398.47, 10,209.96 and 4,041.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,398.47, 10,209.96 and 4,041.23 is: 5,576.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,398.47 : 10,209.96 = 4,041.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,398.47/10,209.96 = 4,041.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,398.47x = 10,209.96 × 4,041.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,398.47x = 41,260,745.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,260,745.60/7,398.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,576.93

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