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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,399.34, 10,211.34 and 4,417.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,399.34, 10,211.34 and 4,417.46 is: 6,096.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,399.34 : 10,211.34 = 4,417.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,399.34/10,211.34 = 4,417.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,399.34x = 10,211.34 × 4,417.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,399.34x = 45,108,186.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,108,186.00/7,399.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,096.24

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