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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,416.88, 10,235.29 and 4,059.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,416.88, 10,235.29 and 4,059.69 is: 5,602.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,416.88 : 10,235.29 = 4,059.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,416.88/10,235.29 = 4,059.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,416.88x = 10,235.29 × 4,059.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,416.88x = 41,552,138.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,552,138.48/7,416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.37

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