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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,421.02, 10,241.02 and 4,018.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,421.02, 10,241.02 and 4,018.06 is: 5,544.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,421.02 : 10,241.02 = 4,018.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,421.02/10,241.02 = 4,018.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,421.02x = 10,241.02 × 4,018.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,421.02x = 41,149,048.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,149,048.38/7,421.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,544.93

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