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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,400.91, 10,213.09 and 4,043.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,400.91, 10,213.09 and 4,043.73 is: 5,580.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,400.91 : 10,213.09 = 4,043.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,400.91/10,213.09 = 4,043.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,400.91x = 10,213.09 × 4,043.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,400.91x = 41,299,006.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,299,006.62/7,400.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,580.26

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