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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,399.69, 10,211.13 and 4,042.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,399.69, 10,211.13 and 4,042.44 is: 5,578.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,399.69 : 10,211.13 = 4,042.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,399.69/10,211.13 = 4,042.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,399.69x = 10,211.13 × 4,042.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,399.69x = 41,277,880.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,277,880.36/7,399.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,578.33

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