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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,419.59, 10,239.05 and 4,062.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,419.59, 10,239.05 and 4,062.43 is: 5,606.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,419.59 : 10,239.05 = 4,062.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,419.59/10,239.05 = 4,062.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,419.59x = 10,239.05 × 4,062.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,419.59x = 41,595,423.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,595,423.89/7,419.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,606.16

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