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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,399.98, 10,211.67 and 4,377.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,399.98, 10,211.67 and 4,377.06 is: 6,040.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,399.98 : 10,211.67 = 4,377.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,399.98/10,211.67 = 4,377.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,399.98x = 10,211.67 × 4,377.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,399.98x = 44,697,041.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,697,041.23/7,399.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,040.16

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