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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,406.79, 10,216.56 and 4,420.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,406.79, 10,216.56 and 4,420.32 is: 6,097.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,406.79 : 10,216.56 = 4,420.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,406.79/10,216.56 = 4,420.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,406.79x = 10,216.56 × 4,420.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,406.79x = 45,160,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,160,464.50/7,406.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,097.17

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