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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,413.39, 10,229.90 and 4,269.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,413.39, 10,229.90 and 4,269.81 is: 5,892.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,413.39 : 10,229.90 = 4,269.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,413.39/10,229.90 = 4,269.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,413.39x = 10,229.90 × 4,269.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,413.39x = 43,679,707.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,679,707.97/7,413.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,892.00

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