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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,419.78, 10,238.88 and 4,062.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,419.78, 10,238.88 and 4,062.57 is: 5,606.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,419.78 : 10,238.88 = 4,062.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,419.78/10,238.88 = 4,062.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,419.78x = 10,238.88 × 4,062.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,419.78x = 41,596,166.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,596,166.72/7,419.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,606.12

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