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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,419.73, 10,239.35 and 4,062.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,419.73, 10,239.35 and 4,062.49 is: 5,606.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,419.73 : 10,239.35 = 4,062.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,419.73/10,239.35 = 4,062.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,419.73x = 10,239.35 × 4,062.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,419.73x = 41,597,256.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,597,256.98/7,419.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,606.30

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