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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,398.91, 10,210.55 and 4,041.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,398.91, 10,210.55 and 4,041.66 is: 5,577.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,398.91 : 10,210.55 = 4,041.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,398.91/10,210.55 = 4,041.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,398.91x = 10,210.55 × 4,041.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,398.91x = 41,267,571.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,267,571.51/7,398.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,577.52

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