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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,406.20, 10,220.52 and 4,049.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,406.20, 10,220.52 and 4,049.01 is: 5,587.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,406.20 : 10,220.52 = 4,049.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,406.20/10,220.52 = 4,049.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,406.20x = 10,220.52 × 4,049.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,406.20x = 41,382,987.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,382,987.69/7,406.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,587.61

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