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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,419.42, 10,238.41 and 4,061.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,419.42, 10,238.41 and 4,061.59 is: 5,604.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,419.42 : 10,238.41 = 4,061.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,419.42/10,238.41 = 4,061.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,419.42x = 10,238.41 × 4,061.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,419.42x = 41,584,177.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,584,177.77/7,419.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.78

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