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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,398.99, 10,210.46 and 4,041.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,398.99, 10,210.46 and 4,041.68 is: 5,577.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,398.99 : 10,210.46 = 4,041.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,398.99/10,210.46 = 4,041.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,398.99x = 10,210.46 × 4,041.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,398.99x = 41,267,340.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,267,340.71/7,398.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,577.43

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