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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,421.19, 10,239.57 and 4,436.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,421.19, 10,239.57 and 4,436.55 is: 6,121.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,421.19 : 10,239.57 = 4,436.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,421.19/10,239.57 = 4,436.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,421.19x = 10,239.57 × 4,436.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,421.19x = 45,428,364.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,428,364.28/7,421.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,121.44

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