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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,405.52, 10,219.32 and 4,262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,405.52, 10,219.32 and 4,262.24 is: 5,881.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,405.52 : 10,219.32 = 4,262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,405.52/10,219.32 = 4,262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,405.52x = 10,219.32 × 4,262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,405.52x = 43,557,194.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,557,194.48/7,405.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,881.72

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