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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,398.96, 10,210.50 and 4,041.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,398.96, 10,210.50 and 4,041.77 is: 5,577.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,398.96 : 10,210.50 = 4,041.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,398.96/10,210.50 = 4,041.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,398.96x = 10,210.50 × 4,041.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,398.96x = 41,268,492.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,268,492.59/7,398.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,577.61

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