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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,419.79, 10,238.93 and 4,061.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,419.79, 10,238.93 and 4,061.96 is: 5,605.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,419.79 : 10,238.93 = 4,061.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,419.79/10,238.93 = 4,061.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,419.79x = 10,238.93 × 4,061.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,419.79x = 41,590,103.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,590,103.79/7,419.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.29

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