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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,399.58, 10,209.74 and 4,414.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,399.58, 10,209.74 and 4,414.83 is: 6,091.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,399.58 : 10,209.74 = 4,414.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,399.58/10,209.74 = 4,414.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,399.58x = 10,209.74 × 4,414.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,399.58x = 45,074,244.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,074,244.37/7,399.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,091.46

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