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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,419.34, 10,238.49 and 4,062.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,419.34, 10,238.49 and 4,062.15 is: 5,605.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,419.34 : 10,238.49 = 4,062.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,419.34/10,238.49 = 4,062.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,419.34x = 10,238.49 × 4,062.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,419.34x = 41,590,282.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,590,282.15/7,419.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.66

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