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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,399.44, 10,211.28 and 4,042.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,399.44, 10,211.28 and 4,042.32 is: 5,578.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,399.44 : 10,211.28 = 4,042.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,399.44/10,211.28 = 4,042.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,399.44x = 10,211.28 × 4,042.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,399.44x = 41,277,261.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,277,261.37/7,399.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,578.43

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