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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,405.85, 10,220.96 and 4,262.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,405.85, 10,220.96 and 4,262.65 is: 5,882.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,405.85 : 10,220.96 = 4,262.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,405.85/10,220.96 = 4,262.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,405.85x = 10,220.96 × 4,262.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,405.85x = 43,568,360.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,568,360.25/7,405.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,882.96

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