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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,408.79, 10,223.71 and 4,050.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,408.79, 10,223.71 and 4,050.93 is: 5,590.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,408.79 : 10,223.71 = 4,050.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,408.79/10,223.71 = 4,050.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,408.79x = 10,223.71 × 4,050.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,408.79x = 41,415,533.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,415,533.55/7,408.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,590.06

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