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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,404.65, 10,218.58 and 4,047.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,404.65, 10,218.58 and 4,047.46 is: 5,585.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,404.65 : 10,218.58 = 4,047.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,404.65/10,218.58 = 4,047.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,404.65x = 10,218.58 × 4,047.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,404.65x = 41,359,293.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,359,293.81/7,404.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,585.58

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