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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,399.58, 10,211.66 and 4,042.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,399.58, 10,211.66 and 4,042.59 is: 5,578.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,399.58 : 10,211.66 = 4,042.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,399.58/10,211.66 = 4,042.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,399.58x = 10,211.66 × 4,042.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,399.58x = 41,281,534.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,281,534.39/7,399.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,578.91

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