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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,399.87, 10,211.77 and 4,042.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,399.87, 10,211.77 and 4,042.64 is: 5,578.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,399.87 : 10,211.77 = 4,042.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,399.87/10,211.77 = 4,042.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,399.87x = 10,211.77 × 4,042.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,399.87x = 41,282,509.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,282,509.87/7,399.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,578.82

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