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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,419.46, 10,238.76 and 4,062.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,419.46, 10,238.76 and 4,062.24 is: 5,605.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,419.46 : 10,238.76 = 4,062.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,419.46/10,238.76 = 4,062.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,419.46x = 10,238.76 × 4,062.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,419.46x = 41,592,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,592,300.42/7,419.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.84

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