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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,419.26, 10,238.70 and 4,062.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,419.26, 10,238.70 and 4,062.02 is: 5,605.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,419.26 : 10,238.70 = 4,062.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,419.26/10,238.70 = 4,062.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,419.26x = 10,238.70 × 4,062.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,419.26x = 41,589,778.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,589,778.58/7,419.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.65

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