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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,398.66, 10,209.98 and 4,041.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,398.66, 10,209.98 and 4,041.49 is: 5,577.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,398.66 : 10,209.98 = 4,041.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,398.66/10,209.98 = 4,041.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,398.66x = 10,209.98 × 4,041.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,398.66x = 41,263,490.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,263,490.03/7,398.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,577.16

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