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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,399.55, 10,210.85 and 4,041.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,399.55, 10,210.85 and 4,041.65 is: 5,577.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,399.55 : 10,210.85 = 4,041.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,399.55/10,210.85 = 4,041.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,399.55x = 10,210.85 × 4,041.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,399.55x = 41,268,702.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,268,702.38/7,399.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,577.19

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