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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,405.79, 10,219.97 and 4,048.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,405.79, 10,219.97 and 4,048.61 is: 5,587.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,405.79 : 10,219.97 = 4,048.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,405.79/10,219.97 = 4,048.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,405.79x = 10,219.97 × 4,048.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,405.79x = 41,376,637.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,376,637.07/7,405.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,587.06

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