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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,419.29, 10,238.23 and 4,061.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,419.29, 10,238.23 and 4,061.46 is: 5,604.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,419.29 : 10,238.23 = 4,061.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,419.29/10,238.23 = 4,061.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,419.29x = 10,238.23 × 4,061.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,419.29x = 41,582,193.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,582,193.50/7,419.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.60

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