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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,419.21, 10,238.42 and 4,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,419.21, 10,238.42 and 4,062 is: 5,605.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,419.21 : 10,238.42 = 4,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,419.21/10,238.42 = 4,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,419.21x = 10,238.42 × 4,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,419.21x = 41,588,462.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,588,462.04/7,419.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.51

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