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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,421.04, 10,241.32 and 4,063.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,421.04, 10,241.32 and 4,063.64 is: 5,607.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,421.04 : 10,241.32 = 4,063.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,421.04/10,241.32 = 4,063.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,421.04x = 10,241.32 × 4,063.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,421.04x = 41,617,037.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,617,037.60/7,421.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,607.98

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