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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,399.86, 10,211.78 and 4,042.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,399.86, 10,211.78 and 4,042.64 is: 5,578.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,399.86 : 10,211.78 = 4,042.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,399.86/10,211.78 = 4,042.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,399.86x = 10,211.78 × 4,042.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,399.86x = 41,282,550.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,282,550.30/7,399.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,578.83

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