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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,399.91, 10,211.93 and 4,042.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,399.91, 10,211.93 and 4,042.66 is: 5,578.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,399.91 : 10,211.93 = 4,042.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,399.91/10,211.93 = 4,042.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,399.91x = 10,211.93 × 4,042.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,399.91x = 41,283,360.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,283,360.93/7,399.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,578.90

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