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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,419.54, 10,238.58 and 4,061.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,419.54, 10,238.58 and 4,061.71 is: 5,604.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,419.54 : 10,238.58 = 4,061.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,419.54/10,238.58 = 4,061.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,419.54x = 10,238.58 × 4,061.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,419.54x = 41,586,158.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,586,158.21/7,419.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.95

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