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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,406.15, 10,220.76 and 4,049.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,406.15, 10,220.76 and 4,049.19 is: 5,588.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,406.15 : 10,220.76 = 4,049.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,406.15/10,220.76 = 4,049.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,406.15x = 10,220.76 × 4,049.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,406.15x = 41,385,799.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,385,799.18/7,406.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.03

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